The first major planetary alignment of 2026 will take shape after sunset at the end of the month, when six planets line up ...

On February 28, six planets will be visible shortly after sunset: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?

The big astronomical event in February is a rare “planetary parade,” according to NASA. You’ll be able to see Mercury, Venus, ...

Venus is a prominent fixture in the evening sky, still hanging on at magnitude –4.8 and setting nearly three hours after the Sun. It’s currently located in central Pisces, far outshining any stars in ...

Remember: A telescope or binoculars will be needed to spot far-flung Neptune! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The moon will rise ...

February: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. Still, patient stargazers will be ...

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A rare triple conjunction of the Moon, Saturn, and Neptune will be visible tonight, January 23, 2026. Learn the best time to ...

Neptune stands stationary against the background stars of Pisces the Fish at 11 A.M. EDT. The solar system’s most distant planet is visible in the early-morning sky, now just 1° north of the planet ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A "planetary parade" is visible — though only five will be ...