Is the blessing 'Who makes the works of creation' recited upon seeing the moon, stars, and planets in certain configurations, in addition to the sun at its tekufah?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber rules that the blessing is also recited for the moon, stars, and planets under specific astronomical conditions, but the Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan note that this practice is no longer observed.

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