Planetary Alignment: Will It Affect Us?

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The discussion centers on the misconception of a planetary alignment in 2012 and its potential effects. Participants clarify that there is no actual planetary alignment occurring, and any claims about significant gravitational impacts are unfounded. Some express frustration over the repeated discussions on this topic, emphasizing that it has been debunked and should not be revisited. The consensus is that there is no scientific basis for concern regarding this supposed alignment. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of relying on credible information rather than sensationalized claims.
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Ok. Let me start off by saying I don't believe 2012 is the end of everything. :smile:
However, I have heard about this "planetary alignment" that is suppose to take place. Apparently, scientists have said that either they don't know what affect this will have on us, or that everyone is just getting hyped up, and that nothing will happen.
I am unsure and I don't feel like google'ing it, and end up with some half-a** 2012 answer.

Will this affect any gravitational pull or something like that?​
Please help explain. XD​
 
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There is no planetary alignment. Nothing will happen.
 
There is no planetary alignment in 2012. Some are talking about the sun aligning with the galactic center, which isn't happening either. Do a search for it on this forum, but fyi, the topic is banned and all threads on it get locked. We don't need to be discussing the same crackpottery over and over and over for the next 4 years.
 

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