Rare Planetary Alignment Visible in February Night Sky

All seven planets of the solar system can be observed simultaneously, with the best viewing conditions occurring on February 25 shortly after sunset.

The phenomenon, known as a 'planetary parade,' occurs when all planets are visible from Earth on the same side of the Sun.
While the planets are not perfectly aligned, they appear spread across the sky in a broad arc, visible in different directions.
Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury can be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or a telescope for observation.
Optimal viewing conditions depend on clear weather and minimal light pollution, with a free view of the western horizon necessary to spot Mercury and Saturn.
The event is particularly notable as such a planetary arrangement is rare, occurring approximately once every 20 years.