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How many planets are expected to line up in 2012?

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Hello Stub,

There is no unusual planetary alignment in 2012.  The most "interesting" alignment will be a transit of Venus on June 6, 2012.  That is, Venus will be seen from Earth as silhouetted against the sun.  Astronomically, it's rare and somewhat interesting.  No other planetary alignments of note will happen in 2012.   

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James Gort

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Questions on observational astronomy, optics, and astrophysics. Specializing in the evolution of stars, variable stars, supernovae, neuton stars/pulsars, black holes, quasars, and cosmology.

Experience

I was a professional astronomer (University of Texas, McDonald Observatory), lecturer at the Adler Planetarium, professor of astrophysics, and amateur astronomer for 42 years. I have made numerous telescopes, and I am currently building one of the largest private observatories in Canada.

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StarDate, University of Texas, numerous Journal Publications

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