How to see 6 planets align in a rare night-sky parade in January and February
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.
How to See Six Planets Align in 'Parade'
Six of our cosmic neighbors are expected to line up across the night sky tonight, in what has been dubbed a "planetary parade". Throughout much of January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be visible splayed out in a long arc across the heavens, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn being visible to the naked eye.
'Parade Of Planets' Still Visible In CA Night Sky Through January 2025
If you've looked up at the night sky in January, chances are you've seen some of the brightest views of our solar system in over a year.
Layer up & look to the sky! Several planets are visible over the Triad in January
Heads up! Four planets are visible in the evening sky this month, and another two planets can be found with a little help. Dress warmly and look up this month.
How to see a 'planet parade' of 4 bright planets in January's night sky (video)
"In January, you'll have the opportunity to take in four bright planets in a sweeping view" said Preston Dyches of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in a video guide to January's night sky. "These multi-planet viewing opportunities aren't super rare, but they don't happen every year so it's worth checking out."
Rare planetary alignment tonight: How to watch the 6-planet parade from India
Astronomical lineups are quite common. However, what sets this month’s planetary parade apart is the number of bright planets on display, including Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus, which in itself is rare. Although these four planets are bright enough to be seen with the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune may require binoculars or a telescope.
‘Parade of Planets’ now on display
A good environment to see the stars--one of the brightest is the planet, Venus. But there are five more planets out here which are part of a “Parade of Planets” making an appearance right now, many which can be seen by the naked eye. To catch a glimpse of all of them, head outside at sunset and look to the southwest.
January planet parade: When to look up and why this month's alignment is special
Stargazers who haven’t had a chance to check out this month’s planet parade will want to look up soon because there’s something about the January event that is particularly special. But it might not be what you’ve seen on social media.
When To See And Stream The Best ‘Planet Parade’ Since 1985—And Until 2036
Although it's being mistakenly promoted as a "rare planetary alignment," one of the best "planet parades" in half a century is now taking place. Here's how to see it.
Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"
Venus and Saturn are currently in conjunction, meaning the planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth. These two planets are visible in the southwest sky.
How to See Six Planets Lined Up in the Night Sky This Month—and Glimpse a Rare Seven-Planet ‘Parade’ in February
While the planets are technically always "aligned" along the same plane in our sky, seeing so many at once is a special opportunity
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Venus And Saturn As A Dazzling Duet Tonight As ‘Planet Parade’ Peaks
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