THE PLANETARY ALIGNMENT OF SPRING 2002 all images © 2002 - 2023 Dirk Obudzinski
A Conjunction for the Ages Location: Sedona, Arizona Photo details: Nikon EM Camera - 50mm lens - f/1.4 - 0.33 to 12 sec. exposures
next image: Chimney Rock #2 All five classical planets have gathered for a rare night sky event: Bright Jupiter, yellow Saturn, rusty-red Mars, blazing Venus and glimmering Mercury form a spectacular alignment over the western horizon. A fine crescent moon is contributing to an already dazzling visual feast on May 13-16, 2002 It is the finest planetary conjunction for decades to come.. Chimney Rock and sunset glow in Sedona, Arizona on May 3, 2002