Rare Cosmic Show

This Friday February 28th, seven planets - Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Venus - will be aligning in the night sky in a rare celestial event. It’s not every day you get to see this kind of cosmic lineup, so if you’ve got clear skies, make sure to look up.

The best time to catch this planetary parade is just after sunset. Some of these planets (like Jupiter and Venus) will be easy to spot with the naked eye, while others (like Neptune and Uranus) might require binoculars or a telescope. Either way, it’s a great excuse to step outside, take a break from screens, and soak in the beauty of the universe.

If you’re in a dark-sky area, like out here in high desert, you’ll have an even better chance of seeing the alignment in all its glory. Grab a blanket, head outside, and enjoy the show - because the next time this many planets line up won’t be for a very long time.