"The Great Planetary Parade": 6 Planets to Align in Rare Celestial Display Later This February

Stargazers are in for a rare treat as six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—prepare to align in the night sky. According to NASA, this "planetary parade" will reach its peak on February 28, creating a stunning visual straight line across the ecliptic. While the planets appear bunched together from our perspective on Earth, they remain millions of miles apart in deep space.

NASA experts highlight that four of these celestial bodies (Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter) will be bright enough to spot with the naked eye. However, binoculars or telescopes will be necessary to catch a glimpse of the more distant Uranus and Neptune. The best viewing window opens roughly 30 minutes after sunset, offering a cosmic spectacle that astronomers say won't be matched in scale until the year 2040.