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.
A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across Austin's night sky Friday
This phenomenon, known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky, NASA says.
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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.
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A planetary parade of four or five planets visible to the naked eye happens every few years, according to NASA.
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Six planets are currently gracing our night sky, forming an arc on our celestial dome. From west to east: Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars.
A rare seven-planet ‘parade’ will light up the sky. Here’s how to see it.
If you bring a telescope and get away from city lights Friday evening, there’s a chance you’ll see seven planets parading through the sky. Most of the planetary alignment, which is colloquially referred to as a planet parade,
How often does a 'planet parade' happen? 7 planets to align in night sky Friday
After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.
How to spot February’s parade of 7 planets, according to astronomers
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.
Parade of planets to line up across night sky
This phenomenon, known as a "planetary parade" is a rare sight, and it will be the last time seven planets can be seen simultaneously so well until 2040. BBC Scotland weather forecaster Calum MacColl said the best chance to see as many planets as possible in Scotland will be just after sunset on Thursday,
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Mercury is joining Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune for a seven-planet parade. It's a stargazer's paradise.
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Observers could see up to seven planets line up in the sky after sunset on Friday, but you may need a telescope to see them all.
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