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7-planet parade will be visible on last day of Feb.

What time could you see the planetary parade on Friday? Here's what to know.

Though the alignment isn't once-in-a-lifetime rare, the seven other planets in our solar system don't align every year, so it can be a spectacle to witness.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

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7-planet parade will be visible on last day of February

According to NASA, multi-planet lineups are visible "every few years," but a seven-planet alignment is particularly uncommon, as each planet's orbit varies, with some moving more quickly and Mercury, in particular, being visible during its 88-day orbit for only "a couple of weeks at a time" each year.

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You Can Witness a Stunning 'Parade of Planets' Tonight—and There Won't Be Another Until 2040

On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be easy to spot with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a small telescope.

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Tips for the Best View of the Rare 'Planet Parade' Happening Tonight

Seven planets will align in a rare "parade" on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Here's tips to get the best viewing possible.

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The Planetary Parade Will Have Everyone in Their Feelings but These 4 Zodiac Signs Are in for an Emotional Rollercoaster

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — will come into a rare but powerful planetary alignment, often ...

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Rare planetary parade to close out February 2025

Commonly called a planetary parade or alignment, this event happens when several planets appear close together in the sky ...

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Watch 'rare' planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video)

Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

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A Planetary Parade Over Central Texas!

Planetary alignments aren’t necessarily uncommon - in fact central Texas was treated to one in August 2024, where six planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) were all visible.

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