Morning Planets on Parade | SkyNews

Morning Planets on Parade

Early risers get to enjoy planetary views.

By SkyNews Staff on Oct 20, 2015

The morning hours are prime time for planet watchers, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury currently putting on a fine show. The photo above was captured by SkyNews associate editor Alan Dyer on the morning of October 20. (Click on the image for a full-size version.)

Dyer-Four Planets at Dawn

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