Science ❯ Astronomy ❯ Celestial Events

Planetary Visibility

Planet Parade Venus Planetary Parade Planetary Alignment Neptune Saturn Weather Conditions Stargazing Viewing Conditions Mars Mercury August 12 Event Twilight Observations Mercury at Highest Altitude Uranus at Opposition February 2026 Northern Lights Jupiter Mars and Venus February 2026 Planet Parade March 2026 February 28 Viewing Techniques Telescopes and Binoculars February 28 Planet Parade Jupiter and Mars December 2024 Observation Techniques Visible Planets Planets

Six-Planet Parade to Peak on Feb. 28, but Only Some Will Be Visible Without Optics

The lineup is a perspective effect along the ecliptic, best seen about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset from a spot with an unobstructed western horizon.

Beaver Supermoon Will Be 2025’s Largest Full Moon on Nov. 5

Six-Planet Parade Visible Before Dawn as Mercury Hits Greatest Elongation