Most star gazers would know that the planet Jupiter is in the Taurus constellation and that the Sun enters the constellation in the month of May and is often accompanied by the planet Venus and sometimes even Mercury. Now between 24th and 29th May the planet Jupiter,Mercury and Venus would be at a very close proximity(as seen from the Earth). The planets move at different speeds hence one would be able to make out the relative motion between them. This is known as the Dance of Planets.
Where and when to look???
Now because the Sun is in Taurus and you cannot see the planets when the Sun is in the sky. The best time to see the Dance of Planets would be at dusk right after sunset.
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