Planetary Alignment: Will It Affect Us?

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The discussion centers on the misconception surrounding planetary alignment and its supposed effects on Earth, particularly in relation to the year 2012. Participants assert that there is no actual planetary alignment occurring, and any claims regarding gravitational impacts are unfounded. The consensus is that scientific evidence does not support the notion that such alignments will have any significant consequences for humanity. Furthermore, discussions on this topic are discouraged within the forum due to the prevalence of misinformation.

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  • Awareness of the 2012 phenomenon and its cultural impact
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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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