Rare ‘planetary parade’ of 7 planets this week in night sky, next chance won’t come before 2040
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Rare planetary parade to close out February 2025
This February, stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat. Mark your calendars, February 28, when a stunning cosmic event will unfold. On this day, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn will form an extraordinary lineup in the early evening, offering one last chance to witness this unique configuration until 2040.
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Stargazers are set to be treated this week, as seven planets in the solar system will all be briefly visible in the evening sky.
If you look up at the night's sky, you will be able to see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn line up.
While all seven planets could appear in some form in parts of the U.S., not all of them will be visible to the naked eye.
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