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Space always surprises us with fascinating discoveries, and now a new feat has impressed astronomers: for the first time, a photo has managed to capture all the planets in the Solar System, including Earth, in a single frame, revealing a rare and exciting perspective on our place in the universe.
In early 2025, a rare celestial phenomenon caught the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts. The so-called “planetary parade” saw the planets Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune appear to align in the sky.
For the first time, a photographer managed to capture this extraordinary scene in a single image.
The photo and the technical challenge
The historic photo was taken by 27-year-old Josh Dury on February 22 in the Mendips Hills near Bristol, England. The image was made up of nine individual shots, which were later stitched together into a panorama.
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Dury explained that Saturn, Mercury and Neptune were the most difficult to detect. To ensure accuracy, he used several astronomical analysis applications.It was a complex process. The wide-angle lens helped, but it required detailed work to reveal the less visible planets.“, reported the photographer.
Unprecedented record in the history of astronomy
Experts say this could be the first time an image has captured all eight planets in the Solar System, including Earth, in a single frame. Similar events have occurred in the past, but technology did not allow for such comprehensive recordings.
Before 2006, Pluto was considered the ninth planet, which would have made such a capture difficult. With its reclassification as a dwarf planet, the composition of the image became possible.
Dury's photograph represents a milestone for amateur and professional astronomy. In addition to its visual impact, the record contributes to the study and documentation of these rare celestial alignments.
