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An Extraordinary Planetary Alignment Is Expected by February 28th: What Stars Will Unite and Where to Look to Enjoy It

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On February 28th there is a meeting of planets. That day we will be able to see time in our night sky Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury. It is an extraordinary planetary alignment because there are six that are going to "reunite". So, telescopes to be ready (because at first glance, not all will be visible).When time permits, almost every night it is possible to see at least one bright planet in the dark night. It can even be t…

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On February 28th there is a meeting of planets. That day we will be able to see time in our night sky Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury. It is an extraordinary planetary alignment because there are six that are going to "reunite". So, telescopes to be ready (because at first glance, not all will be visible).When time permits, almost every night it is possible to see at least one bright planet in the dark night. It can even be t…

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At certain times of the year, the sky offers scenes where several planets seem to be approaching in a silent ballet. If these alignments do not reflect any celestial upheaval, their rarity and their aesthetics fascinate. At the end of February 2026, a phenomenon of planetary alignment will gather six worlds on the same part of the sky. A precious window of observation that amateur astronomers watch carefully. What one will really see in the sky …

A rare alignment of six planets will be at its peak on 28 February, four of which, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter, will be visible to the naked eye. If alignment can already be observed this weekend in most parts of the world, the show will culminate at the end of the month and will be particularly visible, as some of these planets will then be very close to each other and can be observed together in the night sky. The planetary alignments (…

On February 28, 2026, an unusual planetary alignment will occur. From Mexico you will be able to observe up to six planets in a single day. Just after sunset, Venus, Mercury and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye near the horizon. In the southern sky, Jupiter will appear near the Moon. Uranus and Neptune will also be aligned, but you will need binoculars or telescope to see them. An astronomical spectacle that is not repeated every year. Do…

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20minutos broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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