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.
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.
See 6 Planets Align on January 21
Alignments of five or more planets are rare—there will be two more featuring five or more planets this year, but after that the next won’t happen until 2040.
Six planets are aligning this month. Here's the best time to see the 'planet parade'
Six planets will be in alignment this weekend, with four of them shining bright in one sweeping view. What to know about the planet parade.
Planetary parade 2025: Six planets to align in night sky
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will align in a straight line in the sky. While most of these planets will be visible to the naked eye, some will require binoculars for observation.
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How to see all the solar system’s planets in the night sky at once
All seven of the other planets in our solar system are about to become visible at once in a great planetary alignment – ...
January's Rare Planet Parade Will Have These 3 Signs Feeling Extra Lucky
Here's what the rare six-planet parade will mean for your zodiac sign, according to astrologer Kyle Thomas' predictions ...
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Come Tuesday, You Can See Six or Seven Planets in a Dazzling Planet Parade
The six planets will be visible in the days immediately leading up to Jan. 21, and for about four weeks afterward. Mars, ...
Interstellar Visitor May Have Altered Planetary Orbits in Our Solar System, Scientists Suggest
Scientists suggest an interstellar visitor may have altered planetary orbits in our Solar System, reshaping trajectories of ...
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Venus and Saturn take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it
Both Venus and Saturn will be in the Aquarius constellation, the water bearer, during their close approach. To help spot it, ...
Astrophiles assemble! Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars to align this Saturday: Details here
A rare celestial event will occur tomorrow, with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars aligning and visible to the naked eye.
Venus And Saturn As A Dazzling Duet Tonight As ‘Planet Parade’ Peaks
Venus and Saturn will be in conjunction this weekend, appearing side by side in the night sky during January's post-sunset ...
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A spectacle of seven: Why planetary alignments matter to science
On the evening of February 28, stargazers will witness a rare celestial event: an alignment of seven planets visible ...