When, where, and how to see 6 planets align in a rare night-sky parade in January and February
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.
Layer up & look to the sky! Several planets are visible over the Triad in January
Heads up! Four planets are visible in the evening sky this month, and another two planets can be found with a little help. Dress warmly and look up this month.
Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25
Starting at 12:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT) on Saturday (Jan. 25), astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project will stream live telescope views of all six of the planets in marching order. You can watch the livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project directly on their website or YouTube channel.
When to see 2 planetary alignments in the night sky in February 2025
In case anyone missed the January planetary alignment, two more are expected to be seen in the night sky in February, with one alignment featuring two more celestial bodies.
January planet parade: When to look up and why this month's alignment is special
Stargazers who haven't had a chance to check out this month's planet parade will want to look up soon because there's something about the January event that is particularly special.
How to see the 'planetary alignment' this January
Skywatchers can spot Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky with the naked eye, but two other planets might need a telescope to be seen.
Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"
Venus and Saturn are currently in conjunction, meaning the planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth. These two planets are visible in the southwest sky.
Look Up For January's 'Parade Of Planets'
The best viewing for January's planetary parade is about 90 minutes after sunset, in as dark and clear a spot as you can find. Use binoculars or a telescope for an even better look. The alignment will be visible into February.
How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye this month and for part of February. Uranus and Neptune can be spotted with binoculars and telescopes.
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