Planet parade, How to spot February

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.
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 what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
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.
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,
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.
Rare planetary parade taking place this week
A rare planetary parade is happening this week, and Super Doppler 10 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson breaks it down.
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