Mercury joins the night sky to complete a seven-planet alignment just after sunset for the end of February. Saturn leaves our ...

February will be an awe-inspiring month for astronomy enthusiasts who will be able to the see the solar system's planets ...

Five of the brightest planets will be visible to the naked eye. With help, you may even spot Uranus and Neptune.

Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.

On February 28, all seven planets viz., Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will neatly align in the sky in what scientists are terming a rare planetary coincidence.

You still might be able to catch Venus, Saturn and Neptune on the horizon after that, but all three planets will be under the horizon by 11:30 p.m. to midnight depending on your location.

Or guide focuses on models with great resolution and high magnification, suitable for viewing planets ... all-rounder, take a look at our guide to the best telescopes. See our quick list below ...

A cosmic spectacle is unfolding overhead, with a rare parade of planets turning the night sky into a celestial stage in January and February 2025. The new year kicked off with seven planets ...

this phenomenon can range from a mini planetary alignment involving three planets to a grand parade showcasing all the solar system's major planets. The parade of planets will begin to take shape ...