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Every planet will align this week for last time until 2040 – here’s how to see it
- Every planet in our solar system will be visible at once for a few evenings around February 28, 2025, marking a rare event not to occur again until 2040.
- Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will be visible to the naked eye, with Uranus and Neptune visible with a telescope.
- The best time to see the planetary alignment this week is just after sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, starting February 25.
- Uranus and Neptune may not be visible without a telescope, while Mars, Venus, and Jupiter will be more prominent.
- A planetary alignment is when several planets gather on one side of the Sun, not necessarily in a straight line.
- There will be a seven-planet alignment on February 28, a rare occurrence that happens periodically.
- While planetary alignments are visual phenomena, they do not significantly affect Earth in terms of tides or weather.
- To view the planets aligning, experts suggest going to dark areas away from artificial lights and using finder charts or stargazing apps.
- Observing the brightness of the specks in the sky can help differentiate planets from stars during this celestial event.
- This rare celestial event presents a unique opportunity to witness the planets aligning in the night sky, offering a spectacular sight for stargazers.
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