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After dusk on Friday night, seven planets are expected to align in the night sky. But you'll need binoculars or a telescope to see them all.
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. Close. Advertisement.
Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 light-years from Earth.
Feb. 28: Seven planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. (The last time all seven planets aligned was on April 8 during the total solar eclipse).
Between May 20 and 24, the moon, Saturn and Venus will meet in a mini 'planetary parade,' becoming visible in the northern hemisphere this week. Here's how and when to watch the 3-planet alignment.
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Four of the planets will be bright, but you might spot a few others with a telescope. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness. Subscribe Sign in. Advertisement.
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Uranus and Neptune are there too, technically, but they don't appear as "bright planets," Dyches said. NASA sky chart showing the planetary lineup visible after dark in January 2025.