Isosceles Triangle in the Sky: A new planetary phenomenon in July

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — On July 31, all Americans are going to have a royal treat of a rare celestial event. On that day, Mars, Venus and Saturn are going to form an Isosceles Triangle. Even Mercury is reported to make a cameo!

On July 4th, all of America was busy viewing the fireworks in the sky. But be sure to catch this rare phenomenon on the western part of the sky on July 31 as well. On that special day, Venus will appear very bright along with two other planets Mars and Saturn. Stars named Regulus and Spica will also be seen on the western side of the sky at the same time.

The last time this type of event occurred was on 2002, when Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus and Mercury lined up in a single straight line. On July 9, Venus was on top of Regulus, making it only two Moon diameters away. By the end of this month, Mars will be below Saturn while Venus will move closer to Mars at the same time. According to astronomers, you can even track Venus’s trail throughout the month. Even in the daylight you can see it through a binocular.
So, be sure to look out for this Isosceles triangle formation of Mars, Venus and Saturn in the dusky evening, just 45 minutes after the sunset. If the sky is clear, you might have a glance at Mercury to the right of the Moon. Share your experience with us regarding this event and be on a lookout for more updates from us.