Rare Planetary Alignments to Illuminate January and February Skies

A four-planet conjunction is visible throughout January, culminating in a seven-planet alignment on February 28, offering a celestial spectacle for stargazers worldwide.

A four-planet conjunction featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars is visible nightly in January, with Uranus and Neptune also observable using telescopes.
On January 21, a six-planet alignment will occur, with Mercury being the only planet not visible in the night sky at that time.
The celestial highlight will be a rare seven-planet alignment on February 28, including all planets except Earth, visible from various global locations.
Viewing conditions depend on local skies and light pollution; tools like apps and interactive charts can help locate the planets more precisely.
Mars will shine especially bright on January 16 during its opposition, while Venus and Saturn will have a close approach on January 17 and 18.