Simultaneous images were combined to construct this atmospheric predawn skyscape. The cooperative astro-panorama captures the 5 planets of the Solar System, just before sunrise on June 25. That clear morning found innermost planet Mercury close to the horizon but just visible against the twilight, below and left of brilliant Venus. Along with the waning crescent Moon, the other bright naked-eye planets, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn lie near the ecliptic, arcing up and to the right across the wide field of view. These five planets aligned was back in 2004 and it won't happen again until 2040.
Optics: Canon EF 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens
Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Date: June 25, 2022
Location: Korinthos - Greece - Albireo Observatory 1
