The solar system in one frame: a unique picture of the "parade of planets" was taken

The photo was taken on June 1, 2024 in Somerset County, United Kingdom. Josh's camera captured the Earth's natural satellite, as well as six planets: Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn.

Unfortunately, it is not specified which equipment was used during the shooting, however, according to the notes on Twitter, it can be assumed that the astrophotographer used a Sony camera and a corresponding lens with a focal length of no more than 35 millimeters.

This external symmetry exists only for an observer on Earth, while in fact the celestial bodies are separated by huge distances and have nothing in common in their spatial position.

Interestingly, planetary parades occur with a certain frequency, but in order for all 8 planets in the Solar System to line up, it will take about 396 billion years — ten times the current age of the universe and the estimated life span of the Solar system.