In early 2025, the planets in a 'planetary parade' appeared lined up in the order of their:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Distance from the Sun -
The 'Planetary Parade' observed in early 2025 (specifically during January and February) was a rare astronomical event in which several major planets in the Solar System appeared in a straight line or alignment in the sky, in the natural order of their distance from the Sun.
Key features of the 'Planetary Parade':
When several planets come together within a small angular range on the same side of the Sun as viewed from Earth, it is called a 'Planetary Parade'.
During this time, the planets usually appear arranged in their orbital order (e.g., Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn).
Although the planets appear in a straight line, they are not actually close to each other in space; this is merely a visual effect seen from Earth.