Five planets to line up and bring spectacular sights to night sky over next month
9 years, 2 months ago

Five planets to line up and bring spectacular sights to night sky over next month

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five planets have arranged in a neat sky across the dawn sky, and will do every morning for the next month. All of the five planets that are visible with the naked eye — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter — will be visible at once. The usual suggestions for spotting things in the sky apply — head somewhere without light pollution and look when the cloud cover isn’t too much.

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Planetary parade 2025: 7 planets align in straight line in evening sky
4 weeks ago

Planetary parade 2025: 7 planets align in straight line in evening sky

Live Mint  

Stargazers and space enthusiasts were treated to a rare event on Friday, February 28, for the second time this year. A “rare planetary parade”, with seven planets aligning in a single line, was viewed in an ethereal celestial display. People around the world were able to see as many as seven planets in the Earth’s solar system simultaneously, including Mars, …

All 7 planets align in a rare sighting, sky gazers capture celestial event: Next one in 2040
1 month ago

All 7 planets align in a rare sighting, sky gazers capture celestial event: Next one in 2040

Hindustan Times  

A rare celestial event was captured from some parts of the world on Friday evening when all seven planets in our solar system were visible in a line to form what many call a "planetary parade" -- a stunning sighting that one would not catch again before 2040. The alignment that occurred today happens when the planets appear on the …

Rare ‘planetary parade’: All 7 planets visible in the sky for the last time until 2040
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1 month ago

Rare ‘planetary parade’: All 7 planets visible in the sky for the last time until 2040

Hindustan Times  

Tonight, stargazers are in for a spectacular sight as all seven planets of our solar system align in the night sky, creating a stunning "planetary parade." According to The Mirror US, planetarium supervisor at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Florida, Hannah Sparkes, “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on one side of …

Last chance to see seven planets line up in the Dutch sky before 2040 on Friday night
1 month ago

Last chance to see seven planets line up in the Dutch sky before 2040 on Friday night

NL Times  

Skywatchers may be able to see seven planets in the Dutch sky on Friday for the last time until 2040, NOS reported. People who want to attempt to see all seven are advised to go to spots with a clear view of the horizon, and minimal light pollution. Give it a bit of time - your eyes take about half …

February’s planetary parade: How to watch
1 month ago

February’s planetary parade: How to watch

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — February ends with a treat for sky-gazers: a parade of seven planets across the night sky, including Mercury, Uranus and Neptune alongside typically bright planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. How to spot the seven planets Saturn and Mercury are going to be “horizon huggers,” likely only visible …

A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week
1 month ago

A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week

NPR  

A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week toggle caption NASA/JPL-Caltech/NASA.gov Sky gazers across the U.S. will have a chance to see an extraordinary celestial event on Friday as all of the planets in our solar system will appear in the evening sky. This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, …

Planetary Parade: When and how to see rare seven planet alignment in UK skies
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1 month ago

Planetary Parade: When and how to see rare seven planet alignment in UK skies

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The full planetary alignment will see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn line up, though …

Seven-planet parade lines up in the sky on Friday: How to see it from SoCal
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1 month ago

Seven-planet parade lines up in the sky on Friday: How to see it from SoCal

LA Times  

A celestial phenomenon is forming in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, as seven planets are expected to appear lined up in the night sky. Sky watchers may have a difficult time spotting the parade without optical aid, said Ed Krupp, director of Griffith Observatory. “But the general message is that, ‘I will go outside and see these planets strung like …

Seven planets to align in rare parade over UK skies
1 month ago

Seven planets to align in rare parade over UK skies

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seven planets will appear for a “planetary parade” for a short …

Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky
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1 month ago

Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot with the naked eye. A parade of four or five planets visible to the naked eye happens every few years, according to NASA. Six planets were visible in January — four to the …

Planetary Parade: When and how to see rare seven planet alignment in UK skies
Top News
1 month ago

Planetary Parade: When and how to see rare seven planet alignment in UK skies

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Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The full planetary alignment will see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn line up, though …

Rare 7-planet parade: Best time and tips for viewing
1 month ago

Rare 7-planet parade: Best time and tips for viewing

India Today  

On Friday, February 28, 2025, astronomy lovers will get a rare chance to witness seven planets aligned in the evening sky. Even though the planets are perpetually aligned along a fictional line known as the ecliptic, they will occur together in the sky. Since Mercury and Venus are closer to the Sun and, therefore, these two are harder to observe, …

Seven planets to align in rare event: When is the best time to watch in India?
1 month ago

Seven planets to align in rare event: When is the best time to watch in India?

India Today  

A spectacular celestial event is set to captivate the night sky this week as all seven planets in our solar system align in a rare planetary parade. This planetary alignment began in January 2025, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune already visible in the night sky. The alignment offers a rare opportunity to witness the beauty of our …

Seven planets to appear simultaneously for last time until 2040
1 month, 1 week ago

Seven planets to appear simultaneously for last time until 2040

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The full planetary alignment will see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn line up, though …

All planets to align at the same time in rare planetary parade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All planets to align at the same time in rare planetary parade

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seven planets are set to appear in the night sky this month in …

How to see rare ‘planetary parade’ in UK this weekend
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to see rare ‘planetary parade’ in UK this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy January and February will see two remarkable planetary alignments, with one of them …

Planet Parade 2025 to be best visible today: When and how to watch?
2 months ago

Planet Parade 2025 to be best visible today: When and how to watch?

Hindustan Times  

In a rare celestial event, six planets - Venur, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus will align in a formation called the ‘planet parade’. One of the best parts about this celestial formation is that four planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye after the sun sets. It’s a live exploration of stars, …

Seven planets will align in the sky in February. This is what it means
2 months, 1 week ago

Seven planets will align in the sky in February. This is what it means

Hindustan Times  

The world will witness a rare sighting in the sky in late February, one known as the seven-planet alignment. Robert Cameron, a solar scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System research in Germany, was cited by BCC, "The observational evidence suggests that the planets directly causing the solar cycle just doesn't happen. In 1977, NASA had launched a …

Six planets align tonight! Here's how you can find best viewing spots
2 months, 1 week ago

Six planets align tonight! Here's how you can find best viewing spots

India TV News  

Get ready for a spectacular night in the sky! Dr. Dan Brown, an astronomy expert from Nottingham Trent University, explains that if you look up at the sky, you’ll find Mars on the left side and Venus and Saturn on the right. The best time to catch this amazing view is tonight, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. local time, …

Six planets to align in the night sky: These Indian cities will see rare event
2 months, 1 week ago

Six planets to align in the night sky: These Indian cities will see rare event

India Today  

Stargazers are in for a rare treat as six planets begin coying up to each other in what is being dubbed as a planetary alignment. The six planets set to align include Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus. Nasa said that all month after dark, you can see Venus and Saturn in the southwest for the first couple of …

Planetary parade 2025: When, where and how to watch February’s rare six-planet alignment
2 months, 1 week ago

Planetary parade 2025: When, where and how to watch February’s rare six-planet alignment

Hindustan Times  

Six planets grace the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on one side of the sun,” said Hannah Sparkes, planetarium supervisor at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Florida. A planetary parade is visible …

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
2 months, 1 week ago

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky

Deccan Chronicle  

Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. These planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once. “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on one side of the sun,” said Hannah Sparkes, …

Planetary Parade In January Sky: See 4 Of Them With The Naked Eye, 2 With Binoculars
2 months, 1 week ago

Planetary Parade In January Sky: See 4 Of Them With The Naked Eye, 2 With Binoculars

ABP News  

This month offers a stunning celestial spectacle as six planets align in a planetary parade, with four — Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn — visible to the naked eye. “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on one side of the sun,” explained Hannah Sparkes, planetarium supervisor at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in …

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
2 months, 1 week ago

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on one side of the sun,” said Hannah Sparkes, planetarium supervisor at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Florida. A similar …

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
2 months, 1 week ago

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six planets grace the sky …

A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
2 months, 1 week ago

A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month

NPR  

A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month toggle caption Ginnette Riquelme/AP Over the next few weeks, a stunning parade of planets will glow across the night sky, putting on a celestial spectacle that both amateur and seasoned stargazers can easily observe. All month, four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars — …

Parade of planets: Catch a rare glimpse of seven planets at the same time on THIS date
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parade of planets: Catch a rare glimpse of seven planets at the same time on THIS date

Live Mint  

A spectacular astronomical phenomenon known as “parade of planets” can be spotted in the skies this month. Also look for a close approach of Venus and Saturn, Mars occulted by the Moon, and meteors!” NASA wrote on its website earlier this month. ‘Planetary parade’ is a layman's term to refer to a celestial event where four or more planets seem …

Six planets will align tonight in rare ‘planetary parade’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Six planets will align tonight in rare ‘planetary parade’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six planets will appear to align in the night’s sky this week as …

A 'parade of planets' will appear in the night sky TOMORROW - here's how you can see the six distant worlds align
9 months, 4 weeks ago

A 'parade of planets' will appear in the night sky TOMORROW - here's how you can see the six distant worlds align

Daily Mail  

Just before dawn from May 31 to June 3, a parade of six planets from our solar system will come into alignment — but only a lucky few will be able to spot all six. Just before dawn from May 31 to June 3, a parade of six planets from our solar system will come into alignment - but only …

Witness rare celestial magic on June 3 as six planets align in a straight line, here's how to spot them
10 months, 1 week ago

Witness rare celestial magic on June 3 as six planets align in a straight line, here's how to spot them

Hindustan Times  

Next month, on June 3, there will be a planetary alignment that may actually allow you to witness six planets align in the sky. According to Kate Pattle, a lecturer at University College London's Physics & Astronomy Department in conversation with Glamour UK, “A planetary alignment is an astronomical event that happens when, by coincidence, the orbits of several of …

Parade of planets: Six planets to line up in the skies in rare cosmic alignment
10 months, 1 week ago

Parade of planets: Six planets to line up in the skies in rare cosmic alignment

India Today  

Weeks after the total solar eclipse amazed people in several parts of the world, stargazers will be treated to a rare alignment of six planets gracing the early morning skies. The alignment will take place in the first week of June as the planets line up in a rare cosmic event. While six planets align, not all of them will …

Here’s how to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning
1 year, 9 months ago

Here’s how to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning

Hindustan Times  

Wake up early this weekend to catch a celestial sight: Five planets will line up in the sky before sunrise on Saturday. If you go outside at that time, you’ll be able to see all five planets stretching across the sky — from Mercury down by the horizon to Saturn higher up in the sky — until the sun rises. …

5 planets to line up in the sky today; Here's how to take glimpse
1 year, 9 months ago

5 planets to line up in the sky today; Here's how to take glimpse

India TV News  

Wake up early this weekend to catch a celestial sight: Five planets will line up in the sky before sunrise on Saturday. If you go outside at that time, you’ll be able to see all five planets stretching across the sky — from Mercury down by the horizon to Saturn higher up in the sky — until the sun rises. …

Five planets to line up in the sky: When and how to watch the rare 'planetary parade' from India?
1 year, 9 months ago

Five planets to line up in the sky: When and how to watch the rare 'planetary parade' from India?

Firstpost  

The planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will be lined up in the sky in the wee hours of Saturday. It will be 8 September 2040 before the next valuable five-planetary alignment occurs This weekend there will be an unusual ‘planetary procession’ in the night sky. On Saturday, the planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will be lined …

Five planets set to line up in the dawn sky
1 year, 9 months ago

Five planets set to line up in the dawn sky

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Jupiter and Saturn will be easy to spot, Neptune and Uranus may require binoculars …

How to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning
1 year, 9 months ago

How to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Wake up early this weekend to catch a celestial sight: Five planets will line up in the sky before sunrise on Saturday. If you go outside at that time, you’ll be able to see all five planets stretching across the sky — from Mercury down by the horizon to Saturn higher up in the sky — until …

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week
2 years ago

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. You’ll want to look to the western horizon right after sunset, said NASA astronomer Bill Cooke. If you’re a “planet collector,” it’s a rare chance to spot Uranus, which usually isn’t visible, Cooke said. This kind of alignment happens when the …

RARE event! 5 planets in one line to be seen in skies tonight. How to watch
2 years ago

RARE event! 5 planets in one line to be seen in skies tonight. How to watch

Live Mint  

Celestial events seem to keep offering breathtaking views for sky-gazers on Earth this year. NASA scientist Bill Cooke told CBS News that the planets will be visible on March 28 and that the “alignment: will look “very pretty.” What planets will be visible? “Wait until the sun has set and then go out and look low in that bright part …

Missed last week's planetary hangout? 5 planets again aligned near Moon I WATCH VIDEO
2 years ago

Missed last week's planetary hangout? 5 planets again aligned near Moon I WATCH VIDEO

India TV News  

If you missed last week's astonishing arrangement of planets, keep an eye on the sky today for a chance to see a planetary hangout. According to NASA, at least five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — lined up near the moon on Tuesday after sunset. If you’re a “planet collector,” it’s a rare chance to spot Uranus, …

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week
2 years ago

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You’ll want to look to the western horizon right …

5 Planets, Including Jupiter, To Be Visible From Earth On March 28
2 years ago

5 Planets, Including Jupiter, To Be Visible From Earth On March 28

News 18  

Mark the date stargazers, as you are going to witness an event of a lifetime. On March 28, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will gather together in the sky in a small 50-degree sector. Unilad reported that the educational astronomy app Star Walk has let all astronomy geeks know that they need to get their binoculars out and start …

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers
2 years, 11 months ago

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This is a nice conjunction, as the brightest naked eye planets are visible together in a line, …

Parade of planets to be visible in the night sky on 12 December: All you need to know about this celestial event
3 years, 3 months ago

Parade of planets to be visible in the night sky on 12 December: All you need to know about this celestial event

Firstpost  

A slim crescent Moon will align with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus, providing stargazers with a beautiful spectacle in the sky The moon and its planetary pals are putting up quite a show and on Sunday, 12 December, and stargazers will be provided with a spectacular celestial showcase. From 6-10 December, one will be able to see three planets, …

Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition
3 years, 7 months ago

Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jupiter is set to be in opposition, with the largest planet in our …

Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury to shine in triple-conjunction today evening
4 years, 2 months ago

Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury to shine in triple-conjunction today evening

India Today  

Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will appear to crowd into tight quarters on Sunday evening, and will be the chief celestial attraction of the evening sky. Configuration changing every evening Due to the rapid motion of speedy Mercury, relative to the two slow-moving wanderers — Jupiter and Saturn — the configuration will change noticeably from one evening to the next. This …

The Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction—and Other Stuff in the Night Sky
4 years, 3 months ago

The Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction—and Other Stuff in the Night Sky

Wired  

People are often looking for interesting things to do at night. If you look at the moon with binoculars, you can see much more detail in the craters than with just your naked eye. It's super bright and you really can't see much detail. With a pair of binoculars, you can see things that are otherwise too faint to detect …

Spot these five planets along with the moon without a telescope on July 19
4 years, 8 months ago

Spot these five planets along with the moon without a telescope on July 19

India TV News  

Here’s something to look forward to this weekend! Before sunrise on July 19, five planets–Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn–and the crescent moon will all be visible in the sky at the same time. According to a report published in CNET, one may also be able to see this sight for a few subsequent days till July 25. The five …

Planet rise: How to see Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky this week
4 years, 9 months ago

Planet rise: How to see Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible at the same time in …

Jupiter and Venus put on show for morning skygazers
7 years, 4 months ago

Jupiter and Venus put on show for morning skygazers

Daily Mail  

The two brightest planets in the solar system put on a dazzling display today for early-morning stargazers. Pictures of the two planets, which will visibly pass this close again only once during the next 100 years, have been shared online as Brits woke up to the amazing sight Most Venus and Jupiter conjunction events occur during the daytime, meaning we …

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