<ul><li>This Friday, a rare astronomical phenomenon will occur where Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune will all appear in the night sky.</li><li>The planetary alignment is a visual phenomenon as the planets remain separated by millions or billions of kilometers in space.</li><li>To view the planetary parade on February 28, go to a dark area away from light pollution with a clear view of the horizon and wait for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.</li><li>While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope will greatly enhance the viewing experience. Binoculars or a telescope are recommended for viewing Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune.</li></ul>

How to view a rare astronomical phenomenon on Friday

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