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Back on February 28th, a rare, and special astronomical event occurred. The alignment of the seven planets, also known as a planet parade. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see this occur with my own eyes as the light pollution here was quite strong. That and a mix of cloudy days caused me to miss this event. This doesn't stop me from writing about it though! If you want to read about the scientific details behind it, go to the two bars at the top of the page and then head to the section called Fact Based. This is quite an exciting event for me since it's probably the most significant one since I developed this interest. The only thing that came close was the total solar eclipse, one that my school didn't let us visit. I seem to be really good at missing significant events like this one. But even without seeing them, events like these are amazing aren't they? It feels like an plot point from a fantasy novel or game, like some sort of portal or omen of sorts. I can faintly remember this type of plot point in different fantasy worlds that I've visited over the years. I do hope that this is a positive omen. One thing about omens and prophecy's and the like, they will only happen if we work hard to achieve what it says. At least I'll have something to look forward to. In 2040, this event should occur again. Just thinking about it, 15 years is quite long for any human but when you consider the planets, the stars, the universe, 15 years is just a blink of an eye. I wonder what I would've experienced by then or who I'd be... Will I have seen other astronomical sights? Maybe eclipses or comets? I hope that one day, I'll remember this moment, the excitement, the curiosity, and even the disappointment. I hope one day, I can see the parade in person. To stand below the very planets I'm observing. Until then, I'll keep looking upwards.

Hey! I'm Leo, a high school student at St. Andrew's College, Aurora. I designed this site with the hope that I could connect with others who also share my passion for Astronomy and Creative Expression. My passion for Astronomy originated from a trip to the Yukon Territories. From the frozen surface of a lake, I gazed up at the Aurora Borealis set on a backdrop of shimmering stars. I felt this urge to discover what exists out there. I felt this urge to learn more. I felt that the dream I had as a child was rekindled. Every time I look at the stars during the night, I'm reminded that some of these stars no longer exist. Some of the light we see at night were emanated from stars long gone. This light could've traveled thousands of light-years to reach us, carrying the last record of that star. But I think that is enough from me for now. Feel free to send anything you would like to share to contactstarhaven@gmail.com . Photo taken in the Yukon