How to watch in California as moon aligns with 3 planets this weekend
Skywatchers in California and across the U.S. have the opportunity to view a rare planetary alignment involving the moon, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus this weekend. NASA notes that most of these celestial bodies will be visible to the naked eye during the waning crescent phase.
This phenomenon, sometimes called a planet parade, offers a rare chance to see multiple planets appear close together. Mars and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, but a telescope is needed to see Uranus. The moon will be in a waning crescent phase, making it visible without outshining the nearby planets. Skywatchers across California are about to be treated to a dazzling weekend filled with not only two active meteor showers , but a celestial alignment starring the moon.
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