5 planets visible from earth since January 22nd

Q.  5 planets will be seen in the southern sky for nearly a fortnight starting January 22nd. These include the following:
- Published on 25 Jan 16

a. Mercury
b. Venus
c. Mars
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
The close of January has brought a sky show for the star gazers at 5 planets close to the naked eye- Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury. These have aligned in the southern sky for a fortnight starting January 22nd prior to the sunrise. The brightest planet of the system is Venus. Around 80 to 40 minutes before the commencement of sunrise is the best time to view planets before early rays fade into the scene.

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