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.
USA Today · 16h
February planetary alignment: Skywatchers will be treated to a celestial event Friday
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade," according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. You can expect to see seven planets align Friday when Mercury joins Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn.
WTTW · 10h
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.
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...
Mercury has a rocky surface when, facing the sun, can reach highs of 800 degrees while overnight lows could reach minus 290 ...
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