Six-Planet 'Parade' Graces Night Sky in Rare Viewing Opportunity
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible to the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune require telescopes for stargazers around the globe.
- The planetary event, often referred to as a 'planetary parade,' features six planets visible in the night sky from January 18 through early February 2025.
- Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen without special equipment, while Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or telescopes for observation.
- The best viewing time is approximately 45 minutes after sunset, with Venus and Saturn visible in the southwest, Jupiter overhead, and Mars in the east.
- Astronomy groups and observatories worldwide, including in India and the UK, are organizing public observation events and stargazing sessions for the occasion.
- While this celestial alignment is not a perfect line, it is a relatively rare opportunity to observe multiple planets simultaneously in the night sky.
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