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February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks tonight — here's what to look for in the planet parade

We truly hope it doesn't rain on your parade.

A rare six-planet alignment is lighting up the sky this week. Here’s how to see it.

Step outside just after sunset and you may catch an unusual sight: six planets strung across the sky in a gentle arc. The ...

Rare Six-Planet Alignment Graces Night Sky on March 1, 2026: How to Spot Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn

Stargazers across much of the world, including South Korea, have a prime opportunity tonight, March 1, 2026, to witness a ...
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Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky

A U.K. astrophotographer had to put together some clever equipment tricks to show six of the seven planets in a rare 'parade' over the south of England.

What time is February 28 planetary alignment in California?

The next planetary alignment will occur on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. The best time to view the planets will be just after ...

Rare parade of planets to align in night sky, NASA says

Stargazers will soon have an opportunity to view six planets in alignment in the night sky, according to NASA. Mercury, Venus ...