Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system.
Skywatchers, get ready for an unforgettable weeks-long celestial spectacle. This rare phenomenon, nicknamed the "Parade of Planets," offers a unique opportunity for viewers to observe multiple planets in the night sky.
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.
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.
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.
Just by looking up, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of several planets shining brightly in the night sky. The six planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus and Neptune – will all be in a straight line.
2025 is starting off with a bang for skygazers, with a planet parade now visible in the night sky. A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the same time. There will be six planets visible this time around, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus.
You're running out of time to see January's planetary conjunction. Head outside and look up so you don't miss this cosmic show.
For a few brief evenings around February 28, every planet in our solar system will be visible at once, with Mercury making a cameo in the planetary parade which is running all this month and next. You will be able to see seven planets in the sky,
A rare planetary alignment attracted many to Indian observatories, showcasing Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in a celestial display.
This year, a rare planetary parade will feature six planets aligning in a line, including Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune. While most are visible to the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune require a telescope.