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.
Six planets set for rare alignment tonight: How to watch
According to Starwalk.space, the upcoming alignment will include Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn. Out of these six planets, Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn, will be visible without telescopic equipment. Planetary alignment occurs because all planets orbit the Sun along the same orbital plane, called the ecliptic on Earth.
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.
Seven planets will align in the sky in February. This is what it means
The seven planets will not be perfectly aligned, but will appear in an arc across the sky due to their orbital plane in the Solar System.
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 – here’s how to spot the celestial show
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.
Parade of Planets: Planetary alignment through February
KGUN 9's Cuyler Diggs explains how you can check out the 'parade of planets' in our night sky through February!
Six-planet alignment lights up the January sky
A planetary alignment occurs when several planets gather on one side of the Sun, appearing to form a line from our perspective on Earth. While the alignment is not a perfectly straight line due to the varying speeds and distances of the planets' orbits,
NASA Image Reveals Jupiter As You've Never Seen It Before
Jupiter's Great Red Spot storm, which usually appears dark-red, can be seen shining a lurid blue color in an ultraviolet ...
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The best time to see January’s ‘planetary parade’ is happening soon. Here’s when and how to watch 6 planets align in Ontario
Here’s when you can catch the best view of the unique ‘planetary parade’ that will be visible to planet watchers later in the ...
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See 6 Planets Align on January 21
This is where multiple planets line up next to each other. On January 21, six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible simultaneously in the sky, and their ...
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Kopernik Observatory shares tips on how to see the upcoming planetary parade
“The lower the horizon you have the longer you’ll be able to see Venus and Saturn in particular as they set, but also you’ll ...
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The Year’s Best Planet Parade Will Be Visible Starting January 18
First, let’s talk planet-watching basics. You can generally see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury with the naked eye. Uranus is sometimes naked-eye visible, but only under the darkest ...
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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, ...