7 planets are aligned in the night sky right now. But what's that mean for science?
In January 2025, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. And in February, 2025, Mercury will join the fun, with all seven of our planetary neighbors visible from Earth.
The night sky is about to light up with rare planetary alignment
A great alignment of all of Earth's planetary neighbors will soon take place in the night sky in a rare celestial show. The term "planetary alignment" is used to describe when several planets gather in a small area in the sky simultaneously,
Rare 7 planet alignment through next week
A nearly new moon and mostly clear skies will present near ideal viewing conditions for the planet parade through Feb. 28.
Rare all-planet parade' to dazzle onlookers of the night skies this week
Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will shine bright enough for the naked eye to see, and you can catch glimpses of Uranus and Neptune with binoculars or a telescope.
All 7 planets will align in the night sky last week of February | Where to look
A rare full seven-planet alignment will be visible in the early night sky between Feb. 22 and 28. We have the tips you need to best see all the planets.
A planetary parade is taking place in the night sky next week
Cause you’re a sky, ’cause you’re a sky full of stars… We’ve seen some pretty glittering and spectacular things taking place in the skies this year, and as it’s only February, we can expect a lot more razzle-dazzle from our skies this year.
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