Tonight, the sky will be the stage for a unique spectacle: the alignment of several planets from the solar system. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will line up along the ecliptic, the imaginary line that traces the path of the Sun and the planets. From sunset until late at night, this event will be visible across the country and will repeat in the coming days, with the clear sky conditions of January being ideal for enjoying it.
No specialized equipment or knowledge of astronomy is needed to witness this phenomenon, just look up at the clear sky after sunset. It is an event that connects all the inhabitants of the planet, reminding us of our position in the cosmos as we observe the planets orbiting the Sun for billions of years, contrasting with our fleeting existence.
Venus, the brightest object, will be visible toward the west, a little higher and to the left of where the Sun sets. Saturn, with a faint glow and yellowish hue, will be located above and to the left of Venus. Jupiter, in front of us in the north, will be the second brightest after Venus. Mars, with its characteristic reddish color, will be near the horizon toward the east. For those with telescopes, Uranus and Neptune will also be visible, though not to the naked eye due to their distance.
Although the planets will not form an exact straight line, they will follow the curve of the ecliptic, reinforcing the idea that we are part of the solar system and observe it from within. Don't miss this opportunity to marvel at the vastness of the universe and contemplate this planetary alignment that offers a window to the universe and connects us with the magic of the cosmos.
