Seven Planets Will Soon Align, Creating a Planet Parade in the Sky

Learn about the great planetary alignment occurring on February 28, 2025, and the misconceptions surrounding this type of celestial event.

By Jack Knudson
Jan 14, 2025 5:45 PM
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In February 2025, the seven planets joining Earth in our solar system will be visible all at once in the night sky as they get arranged in an extraordinary pattern called a “great planetary alignment," or in a more celebratory expression, a "planet parade." Eager astronomers will have their telescopes ready around the evening of February 28, when Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune will all begin to show up in the sky. 

This event has piqued the interest of people across the world, but as anticipation grows, it’s important to recognize common misconceptions surrounding planetary alignment. 

What Happens During a Planetary Alignment

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