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LASCO image showing the positions of the planets


Copyright: ESA/NASA LASCO instrument

Three planets are almost in line with the Sun itself, which is the white ring inside the mask that blocks its direct light. The horizontal streaks on the planets are instrumental effects.
Last Update: 1 September 2019
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