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Six-Planet Alignment Visible Tonight Across U.S. and Mexico

The prime window is 30–60 minutes after local sunset, with four planets visible unaided plus two that need binoculars or a telescope.

Six-Planet Parade Visible After Sunset on Feb. 28

Six-Planet Parade Peaks Feb. 28 After Sunset: When, Where and How to Watch

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

Six-Planet Evening Alignment Will Peak on February 28

Venus and Mars Align With the Sun This Week, Unseen From Earth

Saturn-Neptune Conjunction Kicks Off Spain’s Perseids Viewing Season

Venus and Jupiter to Converge Under One Degree on August 12 Pre-Dawn Sky

Uranus Emits 12–15% More Internal Heat Than Previously Thought

Moon Passes Within Half-Degree of Antares in Tonight’s Sky

Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

Rare 'Smiley Face' Celestial Event to Grace Pre-Dawn Skies on April 25

Rare Planetary Alignment Offers Stunning Night Sky Views Through February

New Moon and Mercury Conjunction Illuminate July Skies