Planetary alignments aren’t rare, but 6 visible planets are. Here's how to see it.
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.
A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view.
Here’s when to see 6 planets in alignment in the night sky in January 2025
A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when to look up at the stars.
Rare planetary alignment graces January skies
This month, six planets align in a rare celestial event, with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars visible to the naked eye, according to NASA’s Preston Dyches. Venus and Saturn will appear closest on January 19-20, while Jupiter shines brightly in the south, and Mars glows reddish in the east.
Look up to see a planetary parade this winter, with 7 planets set to align in the night sky
Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.
2025 Planet parade continues: How and when to see the planets align in the night sky
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. We'll see six planets in the first part of February – Mars,
A ‘parade of planets’ in NYC's night skies for February
Sunsets in February will end with a bonus throughout the month: Every planet in the solar system will be visible in the night sky. Astronomy buffs call it a “parade of planets.” And most of them can be seen with the naked eye except for Neptune,
Expert reveals exactly how to see rare planetary parade in the skies tonight
An extraordinary astronomical phenomenon will illuminate the sky as stargazers are urged to look up to catch a glimpse of the event.
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A planetary alignment will occur on Jan. 21. What will be visible and how to see it
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Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be spotted without special equipment, with Uranus and Neptune requiring a telescope.
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Planetary Alignment 2025: When and What Time to Watch It
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While claims of a “rare alignment” are overblown, you can still see up to six planets in the night sky this weekend. Here's ...
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All About January's Rare Planetary Alignment and How to See the 'Planet Parade'
Skygazers and astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to catching a rare "planet parade" in the night sky through January. According to NASA scientist Preston Dyches, the planets "will appear more or ...
A planetary alignment will occur in January. How to see it in California
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How to see the 'planetary alignment' this January
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Planetary parade 2025: Witness the extraordinary celestial event that won’t happen again for 400 years
In January 2025, a rare planetary parade featuring Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus delighted sky watchers ...