 |
EQUIPMENT GUIDE
Telescopes
Choosing a Telescope
Buying a Telescope
Using a Telescope
Telescope Accessories
Spotting Scopes
Astrophotography
Binoculars
Types of Binoculars
Choosing Binoculars
Binocular Accessories
Software & Books
Astronomy Software
Star Charts & Maps
Astronomy Books
Other Resources
Articles & Tips
Glossary & Abbrev.
Related Links
Sitemap
|
|
< back to Solar System
Conjunctions of the Planets: 2007 - 2010
Conjunctions, or planetary alignments, occur when two or more planets (or the Moon) appear close together to form a line or triangle. The following lists conjunctions of the planets thru 2009.
| Date |
Planets |
Viewing |
Note |
| 19 May 2007 |
Venus & Moon |
evening |
1° apart |
| 1 Jul 2007 |
Venus & Saturn |
evening |
0.8° apart |
| 1 Feb 2008 |
Venus & Jupiter |
morning |
0.6° apart |
| 4 Feb 2008 |
Venus, Jupiter & Moon |
morning |
tight cluster |
| 1 Dec 2008 |
Venus, Jupiter & Moon |
evening |
3° triangle |
| 31 Dec 2008 |
Mercury & Jupiter |
evening |
1.2° apart |
| 27 Feb 2009 |
Venus & Moon |
evening |
2° apart |
| 13 Oct 2009 |
Venus & Saturn |
morning |
0.5° apart |
^ Top
|
|
