A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view.
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Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a parade of planets in the post-sunset sky.
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Look to the southwest sky after sunset on Saturday, as the sliver of a waxing crescent moon nears bright Venus with Saturn just below. The moon and Venus will travel in tandem toward the western horizon, setting a few hours after the sun, according to Stellarium.
7 planets will be visible in the night sky. Here's when, how you can see 'Parade of Planets.'
Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn through the end of January, according to Farmer's Almanac. Mercury will emerge in the night sky at the end of February, replacing Saturn.
A ‘parade of planets’ in NYC's night skies for February
A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will appear just above the crescent moon. On the third day of the month, Neptune will appear under Venus. Mars will appear near the moon on Feb. 9.
2025 Planet parade continues: How and when to see the planets align in the night sky
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. We'll see six planets in the first part of February – Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn – and on Feb. 28, they'll be joined by Mercury.
See A Crescent Moon Beside Venus And ‘Groundhog Day: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
How to see 6 planets align in a rare night-sky parade in January and February
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.
Six planets parade in the night sky! When and where to watch
Stargazers can witness a rare planetary parade on January 21 and 25, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye after sunset. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope for clear viewing.
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