How to See February's Rare 7-Planet Alignment That Won't Happen Again Until 2040
Prepare for an unforgettable “planet parade” as 7 planets will align in a rare celestial event on Feb. 28, for the last time in a decade. Some will be visible to the naked eye, while others may require a closer look through a telescope.
Upcoming ‘Rare 7-Planet Parade’ Is Mostly Hype. Here’s What’s Actually Happening in the Sky
Plenty of times, a single planet is visible in the night sky, and quite often two. Three or more simultaneously is less common, but not particularly rare. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have all been shining overhead for the past several weeks and on clear nights can easily be seen with the naked eye.
Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to ...
Since Dec. 7, 2024, the red planet has been making its westerly retrograde. But on Monday, that all ends, according to ...
Some parts of the world are already able to view the planetary alignment, but February 28 is broadly considered to offer the best opportunity to catch it. The best time to view the planetary parade ...
Horoscope, February 25, 2025, brings major astrological shifts as Mars moves direct and Venus prepares for retrograde. These ...
For example, Mercury, being closest to the sun, takes just 88 Earth days to complete one orbit. On the other hand, Neptune, ...
Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but with a telescope you can spot Neptune and Uranus.
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