All the bodies in our solar system alligns in one line?

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Start date Feb 20, 2010
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The alignment of all bodies in the solar system does not have a specific name and is extremely unlikely to occur. If such an alignment were to happen, it would have minimal effects on Earth, primarily resulting in slightly larger tides. The gravitational influence of distant planets is negligible compared to that of the Moon and the Sun. Historical records indicate that perfect alignments of multiple planets have likely never taken place. Overall, the phenomenon would not significantly impact Earth or its inhabitants.

Feb 20, 2010

mervk_16

Just like we have solar n lunar eclipse. What is the name given when all the bodies in our solar system alligns in one line? And what are the effects of it on earth?

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Feb 20, 2010

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There is no name for it and it would have no effect beyond very slightly larger tides...and an exactly alignment of several planets has probably never happened.

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