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.
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. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be easy to spot with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a small telescope.
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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.
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.
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.
With clear skies this week, check out the planet parade
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.
7 planets align across sky
Space.com said that Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align across the sky just after dusk.
Planets line up for "planetary alignment" Friday night. How to see the rare planet parade.
Look to the sky Friday night for the rare chance to see seven planets lined up. The big picture: Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will appear together in a "planetary alignment" or "parade of planets" shortly after sunset Friday,
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 and Neptune have been gracing our skies throughout February,
Parade of planets: Where is the best place to see them?
Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Mercury, Venus and Saturn will align and be visible in the sky on Friday night. TODAY’s Al Roker shares the best place to view the parade of planets.
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