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.
Venus, Saturn snuggle in the night sky for Planetary Conjunction
“Saturday evening, January 18: Venus and Saturn will appear nearest to each other. As evening twilight ends at 6:15 p.m. EST, Venus will be 30 degrees above the southwestern horizon with Saturn 2.2 degrees to the lower left. Saturn will set first on the western horizon almost 3 hours later at 9:04 p.m.”
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.
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.
6 planets are aligned in the night sky right now. Here's why
Tonight and throughout January, stargazers can see a planetary alignment in the night sky or what some are calling a planetary parade.
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.
2025 Planet parade continues: How and when to see the planets align in the night sky
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. We'll see six planets in the first part of February – Mars,
February stargazing: ‘Planet parade’ continues and Venus shines
As we discussed last month, late January and early February will provide a stage for a Planet Parade, with six planets lining up in the night sky. On February 1, we should see the crescent moon in close proximity to Venus for the second-last time this year.
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.
How to see Venus snuggle up to a thin crescent moon this weekend
On Saturday evening, February 1, a lovely crescent moon passes just to the left of Venus, which is now shining at the ...
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The Sky This Week from January 31 to February 7: Watch the Pleiades disappear
Wednesday, February 5 First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:02 A.M. EST. Nearly half a day later, the Moon passes 5° north of Uranus ...
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February 2025: What's in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?
As February begins, Venus appears low in the western evening sky. The brilliant planet stands nearly 15° high an hour after ...
See A Crescent Moon Beside Venus And ‘Groundhog Day: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...
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Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"
In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be ...
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January new moon 2025: The young moon visits Venus and Saturn
The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...