A 'planetary parade' will dance across the sky on Jan. 21 — but that's not the best night to see it
Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.
A Rare Alignment of 7 Planets Is About to Take Place in The Sky
A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies. On the evening of 28 February 2025, all seven of the other planets in the Solar System will appear in the night sky at the same time, with Saturn,
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Stargazers won't need any special equipment to view the four-planet alignment as it will be visible to the naked eye. However, if you have a telescope, you can spot two additional planets, Uranus and Neptune, which won't appear as bright or visible to the naked eye.
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In general, the best time to view the planet parade will be after Jan. 21, and before Feb. 21. The very best nights will be the week of Jan. 29 during the New Moon. The optimum time is from sunset to around 8:30 p.m. People can view the spectacle by looking south and then scanning the sky from left to right (east to west) to spot each planet.
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Throughout January, a stunning celestial event will unfold as four planets align in the night sky, offering a rare opportunity to witness this cosmic spectacle with the naked eye. NASA reports that Venus,
Four planets will align in the sky every night of January - Tips for catching a glimpse of the display
Throughout January, four planets will align in the night sky and be visible to the naked eye, providing a unique opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial alignment.
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