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See a cosmic 'smiley face' in early morning sky

Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky

The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon cluster together in the same region of the pre-dawn sky, making for a spectacular cosmic photo opportunity.

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Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for those with a clear view of the horizon, Mercury can be observed hanging low and bright in the cosmos.

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See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow

Well, in the predawn hours of April 25 it literally will be thanks to a double conjunction that will see Saturn, Venus and the moon combine to form a grinning face in the predawn sky. To spot the celestial 'smiley face,

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NASA spacecraft finds a layer of diamonds 10-miles thick on planet Mercury

A new study indicates that Mercury's core-mantle boundary (CMB) may possess a diamond layer that extends up to 18 kilometers ...

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How to see 4 planets align during April’s ‘parade of planets’

April’s planetary parade has fewer planets. Only four will line up: Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. April's parade of ...

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Another planet parade is coming up in April 2025. Here's when you can see the alignment

Another planetary alignment is coming up next month, and while it won't be a large one, it'll still be enough to dazzle stargazers all over New England. Astro-enthusiasts everywhere got to see a ...

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The brightest planets in April's night sky: How to see them (and when)

Also in the morning sky is little Mercury, but traditionally for Northern Hemisphere observers, morning apparitions of this planet are very difficult to see in the spring because of its propensity ...

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How to spot Mercury in April of 2025

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Skygazers will be able to spot the planet Mercury during the month of April in 2025. Mercury planet visibility happens during the second half of the month.

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Scientists may have finally discovered why Mercury is so weird

Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system, has a number of unusual characteristics that have long puzzled scientists. Despite being only slightly larger than Earth's moon ...

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