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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.
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Explain why on some occasions you can see the planets line up in the sky?
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.
How can you see the moon and some other planets?
with your eyes
Did the planets align on Wednesday march 10th?
No, the planets did not align on Wednesday, March 10th. Planetary alignments occur when the planets in our solar system appear in the same part of the sky from our perspective on Earth, but true alignments are quite rare.
How can we see planets?
The planets positions change all the time. Some of the planets are easier to see. When they are visible, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can easily be seen with the naked eye, if you know where to look. The other planets need a set of binoculars or a telescope to see them. Check the site below to help you locate the planets. Currently Jupiter can be seen for a while after sunset, as a bright object low and towards the south.
Why do all the planets orbit the sun?
Not all the planets orbit the sun - other stars have planets too. But all the planets in our solar system, which is the system of our sun, revolve around the sun; otherwise they would be in other solar systems. All the planets we can see with our naked eye orbit the sun, since the planets orbiting the sun are the only ones close enough to earth to see without a telescope.
Explain why on some occasions you can see the planets line up in the sky?
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.
What does the telescope let us do?
it allows you to see close ups of the moon and other planets to see the events that occur on special occasions
Why can't you see some planets at night?
because soem planets are to far away and our eyes cant see that far
How can you see the moon and some other planets?
with your eyes
Why can you see planets in the sky?
because some of the planets reflect lights from the sun like Venus.
How can one see the planets?
You can see some of the planets with the naked eye. The following can be seen easily; they appear as bright stars: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. To see other planets, telescopes are required.
How long will it be until all the planets are in one line?
when my gramma can see her toes again! How should i know u kook!
Did the planets align on Wednesday march 10th?
No, the planets did not align on Wednesday, March 10th. Planetary alignments occur when the planets in our solar system appear in the same part of the sky from our perspective on Earth, but true alignments are quite rare.
What can be though of as the dividing line between the inner planets and the outer planets?
Mostly their composition. Inner planets are made of heavy solid materials. Outer planets are made of lighter elements, primarily gases. Also, there is the Asteroid Belt, which is between the inner and outer planets.
Is a star another planet?
sometimes other planets can look like stars, but a star in itself is just a star. No. Stars are things like our Sun. While you may occasionally see some very close planets in the sky, most of the lights you see will not be planets.
How do planets make their own light?
In general, planets don't make their own light. Rather, they reflect the light of the sun. It is possible to see lightning in the atmospheres of some planets, but that probably doesn't count.
What are some things we don't know about the planets?
We don't know what they are like under the parts that we can see.
