Planets in the Sky (this week)

Nitefly · 2025-02-25T19:09:06+0000

I just came back from a walk (~6:30pm) and I could see at least 3 unusually bright ‘stars’ in the sky, which I’m sure were some of these:

Seven planets align in UK skies this week for last time until 2040

The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

www.bbc.co.uk

Worth keeping an eye out for, it was quite cool! Not sure if they are ‘out all night’ or what… but yes, fun!

Feel free to use this thread to spam Uranus jokes xxx

MR_Punk · 2025-02-25T20:46:49+0000

It's been happening for a while now and ends this week it's been really good to see on a clear night.

Stu999 · 2025-02-25T20:59:38+0000

I can see Uranus from here.

Rroff · 2025-02-25T21:04:57+0000

Stu999 said:
I can see Uranus from here.

Worst I've got a 10" telescope post ever.

413x · 2025-02-25T21:17:31+0000

Stu999 said:
I can see Uranus from here.

But can you you see the super massive black hole at the centre?

Penfold101 · 2025-02-25T21:25:06+0000

413x said:
But can you you see the super massive black hole at the centre?

Nope, just a Great Red Spot.

413x · 2025-02-25T21:29:03+0000

Penfold101 said:
Nope, just a Great Red Spot.

Probably an assteroid

Penfold101 · 2025-02-25T21:34:46+0000

413x said:
Probably an assteroid

Or it’s smaller relative, the haemorrhoid.

Uther · 2025-02-25T21:35:51+0000

Rroff said:
Worst I've got a 10" telescope post ever.

His Mrs says it's only really 3" though.