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.
7 planets will be visible in the night sky. Here's when, how you can see 'Parade of Planets.'
Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn through the end of January, according to Farmer's Almanac. Mercury will emerge in the night sky at the end of February, replacing Saturn.
Expert shares how to view rare planetary parade
To help people view the parade, Mr Dury has shared photographs detailing where the planets are appearing in the sky. "The bright planets will certainly be visible like Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. "For the dimmer planets, Uranus and Neptune, you may want to use a pair of binoculars or a small telescope to see those," he said.
Parade of planets visible in the evening sky through mid-February
The night sky will feature a parade of its own in the coming weeks, with several planets visible for sky watchers to enjoy.
How to see planetary parade and when to look for rare event
To view the alignment and parade, you'll need to get somewhere dark, away from the light pollution of the city and a telescope is always handy. The best time to view the planets is just after sunset. Get all the latest big and breaking Yorkshire news straight to your mobile via WhatsApp by clicking here.
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.
AST Blog: Don’t miss the rare ‘Planet Parade’ lighting up the sky this month!
Planetary Parade A rare alignment of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune is visible this month and into early February. Peak viewing occurs on January 29, coinciding with the new moon for darker skies.
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