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S22·E14 The Alignment of the Planets

Core Aired December 12, 1978
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Synopsis

The two giant planets Jupiter and - Saturn are now visible in the late evening sky. Rocket probes are on their way to both, as the alignment of the outer planets between now and the early 1980s gives exceptional opportunities for interplanetary navigation.

Patrick Moore and Dr Ron Maddison consider the significance of this planetary alignment and discuss suggestions that it may have an effect upon the Earth.

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When did Season 22 Episode 14 of The Sky at Night air?

Season 22, Episode 14 ('The Alignment of the Planets') originally aired on December 12, 1978.

How long is Season 22 Episode 14 ('The Alignment of the Planets')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.

What happens in The Sky at Night Season 22 Episode 14?

The two giant planets Jupiter and - Saturn are now visible in the late evening sky. Rocket probes are on their way to both, as the alignment of the outer planets between now and the early 1980s gives exceptional opportunities for interplanetary navigation. Patrick Moore and Dr Ron Maddison consider...

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