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Friday the 13th... and planets align

Astronomers were up early today to catch the rare sight of four planets in alignment.It was a once in a lifetime chance to see Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter all in a row.

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Astronomers were up early today to catch the rare sight of four planets in alignment.

It was a once in a lifetime chance to see Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter all in a row.


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