Keep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say
Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky
The astronomical linkup is fairly common and can happen at least every year depending on the number of planets.
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For example, you’ll need binoculars or a small telescope to see Uranus and Neptune—so, while the seven planets will be there, spotting them all will require specific equipment. Several of them will only appear low on the western horizon around twilight, but three will be bright and high in the sky after sunset.
Look up: 7 planets to be in alignment in the night sky on Friday
The solar system's planets are set to align in the night sky in a dazzling planetary alignment, colloquially known as a planetary parade, on Friday night.
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Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.
Planet parade to dance across the sky Friday night: How to see it
A 7-planet alignment will be visible in the skies Friday, weather permitting. Here's what to know and how to see the planetary alignment.
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I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes).
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