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The planetary alignment captured the attention of several Guatemalans from different points. Discover how this experience in the country was lived.
Several Guatemalans witnessed the event in a better way thanks to the specialized astronomer guide. (Free Press Photo: Guatemalan Association of Astronomy)
With great expectation, the Guatemalans observed The planetary alignment occurred on February 28, 2025 from different places of the national territory.
During this event, it was possible to visualize seven planets in an imaginary line: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. According to astronomer Edgar Castro, This phenomenon would be better appreciated from the west, Although he clarified that not all planets would be visible without telescope.
In certain parts of the country, such as the center of the capital city and zone 8 of Mixco, some Guatemalans reported that the sky was clear, although there could only be few planets with the naked eye, without getting to distinguish which each one was.
However, those who observed the phenomenon with a special or binocular telescope could appreciate it from a better perspective.
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How was planetary alignment in Guatemala?
Within the framework of this event, the Guatemalan Association of Astronomy (AGA) organized an activity in zone 11 capital so that Guatemalans could observe the phenomenon with professional telescopes.
According to official information, the quota for the activity was filled around noon on February 28, A sample of the interest that aroused this visual show in the Guatemalans fond of astronomy.
In the event, Eleonora Poitevin, president of the AGA, guided people of different ages in the observation of planetary alignment in conjunction with other experts. Alignment was observed both in our country and other places on the planet.
Also, attendees had the opportunity to see the phenomenon themselves, using the AGA specialized team to enrich their visual experience.