Planets - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   5 planets will be seen in the southern sky for nearly a fortnight starting January 22nd. These include the following:

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

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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.