Parade of 7 planets is a don’t-miss ‘great alignment’ in the sky: Where, when and how to watch
When we have five or more planets filing into a small sky area, an alignment is upgraded to parade status. Parade is not an official astronomical term and is used fast, loose and with a touch more whimsy than space experts usually allow for.
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Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Celestial Spectacle: 7-planet alignment on Friday will illuminate the night sky in DC
Prepare for a rare astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment will feature seven planets.
Seven Planets Will Gather in the Night Sky This Weekend. Here’s What to Expect During the Rare Alignment
For example, you’ll need binoculars or a small telescope to see Uranus and Neptune—so, while the seven planets will be there, spotting them all will require specific equipment. Several of them will only appear low on the western horizon around twilight, but three will be bright and high in the sky after sunset.
Planetary parade 2025: What to know as 7 planets align in the night sky
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.
What time could you see the planetary parade on Friday? Here's what to know.
After dusk on Friday night, seven planets are expected to align in the night sky. But you'll need binoculars or a telescope to see them all.
Planet parade to dance across the sky Friday night: How to see it
A 7-planet alignment will be visible in the skies Friday, weather permitting. Here's what to know and how to see the planetary alignment.
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You Can Witness a Stunning 'Parade of Planets' Tonight—and There Won't Be Another Until 2040
On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky.
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Jupiter and Uranus spotted above Oxford University
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