Planet parade 2025: How to see February’s planetary alignment tonight, according to an expert
The best opportunity to potentially see all seven planets is coming up on Feb. 28 around 6:10 p.m. ET, according to Shanahan. Mercury, which is the closest planet to the sun, would be the first to be seen right above the horizon as the sun is setting.
7-planet parade will be visible on last day of February
According to NASA, multi-planet lineups are visible "every few years," but a seven-planet alignment is particularly uncommon, as each planet's orbit varies, with some moving more quickly and Mercury, in particular, being visible during its 88-day orbit for only "a couple of weeks at a time" each year.
Planet Parade 2025, February 28: Time Tonight and Where to Watch 7 Planets Alignment for the First Time
A planetary parade occurs when multiple planets align in the sky, appearing close together from Earth's perspective. On February 28, 2025, an extraordinary event will take place: seven planets—Mercury,
How February’s ‘parade of planets’ will impact your sign
Let’s break down the astrology of the “parade of planets.” Saturn, Mercury and Neptune are currently in Pisces, making it hard to implement boundaries. Together, these planets in the inspired water sign encourage us to make our dreams a reality.
Planets align in February. Will rare 7-planet parade be visible in Mississippi? Learn more
Mississippi stargazers will be able to see 4 or 5 planets in the night sky with their naked eye this month. Will you be able to see all 7 on Feb. 28?
Rare planetary parade to close out February 2025
Commonly called a planetary parade or alignment, this event happens when several planets appear close together in the sky from Earth's perspective. This grouping occurs when all the planets travel around the Sun along a nearly flat plane called the ecliptic,
How to See the 7 Planets Tonight in a Rare Planetary Parade
This week, seven planets will align in what is known as a planetary parade. This planetary parade will see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn lining up in the evening sky. Four will probably be visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
Planet parade 2025: When and how to see the planetary alignment
February ends with a treat for sky-gazers: a parade of seven planets across the night sky, including Mercury, Uranus and Neptune alongside typically bright planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.
Parade of 7 planets is a don’t-miss ‘great alignment’ in the sky: Where, when and how to watch
A seven-luminaries-deep parade of planets will line up and light up the night sky this week, folks. Just after sunset on Feb. 28, 2025, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align for our viewing pleasure.
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February new moon 2025: The young moon occults Mercury and passes by Venus
The moon enters its new phase for February 2025 tonight, leaving the skies nice and dark for observing many bright planets ...
Keep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say
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 ...
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The Sky This Week from February 28 to March 7: The Moon joins the planets
Luna skims by Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Jupiter as it grows from a thin crescent to just past First Quarter in the ...
A seven-planet alignment happens in late-February, but it could be tricky to see it
While all seven planets could appear in some form in parts of the U.S., not all of them will be visible to the naked eye.
Seven planets will align in late February, but it could be difficult to see it
While all seven planets could appear in some form in parts of the U.S., not all of them will be visible to the naked eye.
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Seven Planets Will Gather in the Night Sky This Weekend. Here's What to Expect During the Rare Alignment
This week, stargazers will be rewarded with a special treat: a chance to glimpse all seven other planets, which will align in the night sky at the same time. While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus ...