With the International Dark Sky Discovery Center quickly rising out of the ground in the Cutillo Civic Plaza area of Fountain Hills, it is no surprise that the town touts its dark sky credentials by reminding people of unusual or unique celestial events taking place in the heavens.
Right now, astronomers are talking about an unusual planetary alignment that will be visible largely to the naked eye over the next few weeks.
Vicky Derksen, host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on dark sky boards in Fountain Hills is posting to her social media sites, “The Parade of Planets: Your Quick Guide.”