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The Parade of Planets
Six planets will appear aligned along the western horizon after sunset with Uranus and Neptune visible using binoculars or a small telescope, NASA said.
- On Saturday, Feb. 28, six planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Mercury—will line up, visible about 30 minutes after sunset into March 1, weather permitting.
- The phenomenon, known informally as a "planet parade," happens when multiple planets appear along one line; planets orbit the Sun in nearly the same plane, so their positions can look lined up from Earth, NASA says.
- Pick a clear western horizon and start about 30 minutes after sunset, as Mercury, Venus and Saturn set between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Feb. 28, while Uranus and Neptune need binoculars or a small telescope.
- For many viewers, the event provides an accessible demonstration of orbital mechanics and will be visible in parts of North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia, with South Africa set to witness it about 30 minutes after sunset.
- In early March, observers can look for a total lunar eclipse on March 3 with the partial phase starting at 4:50 a.m., the blood‑moon phase at 6:04 a.m., and the moon setting around 6:29 a.m. ET.
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Six planets can be observed from Earth around Saturday, February 28, just after sunset. Here's all you need to know about this "global alignment", also called "global parade".
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