Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be easy to spot with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a small telescope.
Stargazers in the U.S. can witness a rare "planetary parade" this Friday with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune aligning in an arc. Best viewed just after sunset, this celestial event is visible with the naked eye,
A total lunar eclipse occurs this month. Venus transitions from evening to morning, while Mars and Jupiter dominate the late evenings.
The planets are set to align tonight when Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn form a parade which will be visible from Derry and Donegal.