This picture was taken on May 3, 2002 from Mount Shasta, CA. Above the volcanic cinder cone Black Butte, a pretty array of 5 planets is arranged. Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Mercury are all seen here, as well as Earth, for a total of 6 planets. Several bright stars also attended this evening's celestial show. Move the mouse over the image for a labeled version.



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