Rare Seven-Planet Alignment to Light Up February 28 Night Sky—First Visible Event Until 2040

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:27am on 28 Feb 2025,Friday Science

In a remarkable celestial event, all seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in the night sky on February 28, 2025. This rare planetary parade offers stargazers a unique opportunity to observe multiple planets simultaneously. While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, viewing Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope. The optimal time for observation is just after sunset, with planets appearing along the ecliptic plane. Such an alignment won't occur again until 2040, making this a must-see event for astronomy enthusiasts. 

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