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.
Planetary alignments aren’t rare, but 6 visible planets are. Here's how to see it.
Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.
Myths debunked and how to watch January’s planetary alignment
Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be spotted without special equipment, with Uranus and Neptune requiring a telescope.
Here’s when to see 6 planets in alignment in the night sky in January 2025
A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when to look up at the stars.
A magical planetary alignment will occur this month — how, where and when to see it happen
Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war himself, will appear brighter, bigger, and bolder in the night sky. This Martian exclamation point will further amplify the experience of the alignment.
Planetary Alignment 2025: When and What Time to Watch It
January 2025 is set to dazzle us with yet another astronomical event in the sky. Get ready to witness the planetary alignment. We'll tell you when and what time to catch it!
Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25
Starting at 12:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT) on Saturday (Jan. 25), astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project will stream live telescope views of all six of the planets in marching order. You can watch the livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project directly on their website or YouTube channel.
Rare planetary alignment graces January skies
This month, six planets align in a rare celestial event, with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars visible to the naked eye, according to NASA’s Preston Dyches. Venus and Saturn will appear closest on January 19-20, while Jupiter shines brightly in the south, and Mars glows reddish in the east.
A planetary alignment will occur in January. How to see it in California
January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.
How to see the 'planetary alignment' this January
Skywatchers can spot Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky with the naked eye, but two other planets might need a telescope to be seen.
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,
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A planetary alignment will occur on Jan. 21. What will be visible and how to see it
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How and Where to See the ‘Planetary Parade’ This Weekend
While claims of a “rare alignment” are overblown, you can still see up to six planets in the night sky this weekend. Here's ...
Planetary parade 2025: Witness the extraordinary celestial event that won’t happen again for 400 years
In January 2025, a rare planetary parade featuring Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus delighted sky watchers ...
Planetary Parade 2025: How this rare astronomical event will inspire your creativity and unlock new possibilities
Planetary Parade 2025 is a rare celestial event that promises to captivate skywatchers and inspire creativity across the ...
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UAE: Dozens gather to witness a "planetary parade" from Dubai's desert
The Dubai Astronomy Group organized a gathering to observe the alignment of six planets in the Solar System, an astronomical event also known as a "planetary parade." The alignment of Mars, Jupiter, ...