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When planets are in alignment it is only from our point of view, in reality they are millions of kilometers apart. It is like when you block the sun with your hand, it may seem like they are close but that is truly not the case.

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Why on some occasions you can see the planets line up in the sky?

All of the planets orbit the sun at different rates, closer planets orbit quickly, while further planets orbit more slowly. They are all more or less on the same plane, so their paths in the sky will be similar to each other as the earth rotates. They sometimes appear to line up in the sky every now and then as they orbit at their different rates.


How often do planets align?

Every 25thousand years.. the next time will be in 2012


In what kind of path would the planets move if suddenly the force of gravity of the sun stopped acting on the planets?

a straight line we would fly around endlessly in space forever === === We are fortunate that this is not a very likely event. It is also not likely that all the planets will follow straight lines forever. The planetary paths would depend on their orientations at the time of the sudden gravitation-vacuation. The planets do exert some gravitational influence over one another. Also, the planets are traveling at different velocities in their orbits. It is not impossible that some of the planets might end up on a collision course with other planets, or even in orbit around the giants Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune or Uranus, our large planetary cousins.


Why are some planets referred to as outer planets?

The planets in the solar system can be sorted to two types: inner planets that are the four closer planets to the Sun, which are rocky and small. And outer planets which are the four other planets which are gaseous and very large.


Does space have an atmosphere or is it only planets that have them?

Space does not have an atmosphere. It is generally considered a vacuum. Planets and some moons have atmospheres.

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Why on some occasions you can see the planets line up in the sky?

All of the planets orbit the sun at different rates, closer planets orbit quickly, while further planets orbit more slowly. They are all more or less on the same plane, so their paths in the sky will be similar to each other as the earth rotates. They sometimes appear to line up in the sky every now and then as they orbit at their different rates.


What are some disadvantages of the bohr model?

he failed to explain line spectrum of elements except hydrogen.


Can anyone explain why planets go in eliptical orbit why dont they get collided?

Because the diameters of the orbits are different. Some are closer to the sun, others are further out.


What are some of the clothing China wears for special occasions?

What are some of the clothing Canada wears for special occasions?Read more:What_are_some_of_the_clothing_China_wears_for_special_occasions


What evidence provides support for the nebular theory?

.can't explain the origin of the cloud .how would cloud stick together? .some planets and moons spin backwards


Are planets hot?

Some planets are hoot, some are cold, and some have moderate temperatures.


Newton's 1st law of motion states that a moving object will go in a straight line unless an outside force changes this motion What outside force prevents the planets from moving in a straight line in?

It's not that there is some force keeping the planets from falling into the sun; the sun's gravity prevents the planets from travelling in a straight line out of the solar system. If you throw a ball in a straight line then it keeps going, but if you throw a ball on a rope tied to a pole then the rope pulls the ball toward the pole and keeps the ball moving in a circle.


Which galaxy are planets in?

It is possible that every galaxy has some planets. We just are starting to detect some planets in other galaxies.


How often do planets align?

Every 25thousand years.. the next time will be in 2012


How are other planets compared with earth?

some planets are bigger and some are smaller. some have different atmospheres. some of the planets are almost pure gas. some planets have as much as like 60 moons while ours only has one


What is the highest ranking chef?

(On most occasions )Head Chef ..(Or on some occasions for a chain of resturaunts) Manager of Chefs.....


What are some popular occasions to cook food as gifts for people?

Some of the more popular occasions to cook food to give people as gifts are are usually centered around holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and other special occasions such as birthdays.