February Offers Rare Chance to View Seven Planets in Night Sky
Stargazers can spot Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require telescopes.
- A unique planetary alignment throughout February allows viewers to see all seven planets of the solar system in the evening sky, with five visible without a telescope.
- Venus, the brightest planet, will be a standout in the western sky after sunset, appearing as a crescent through binoculars or a telescope.
- Saturn will be visible early in the month near Venus but will become harder to spot as it moves closer to the horizon later in February.
- Jupiter and Mars will be prominent in the night sky, with Jupiter's moons visible through binoculars and Mars distinguishable by its amber-orange hue.
- Mercury will be most visible near the horizon late in February, particularly on February 24, when it appears close to Saturn.
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