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Planet Parade

Six-Planet ‘Parade’ Peaks Tonight in Brief Twilight Window

Most observers will see only the brightest planets, with Uranus—especially Neptune—requiring optics.

Six-Planet Parade to Line Up in Saturday’s Twilight Sky

Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19

Six-Planet Parade Peaks Before Dawn Aug. 24–25 as Mercury Fades From View

Last Chance Today to See Crescent Moon Join Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Lineup

Six-Planet Parade Visible Before Dawn as Mercury Hits Greatest Elongation

Six-Planet Parade Continues as Mercury Rises and Moon Approaches

Six Planets to Parade Across August Morning Skies

March 2025 Offers Rare Celestial Events, Including Total Lunar Eclipse and Northern Lights

February Offers Rare Chance to View Seven Planets in Night Sky

Rare Planetary Parade to Feature All Solar System Planets in February

Six-Planet Alignment Dazzles Night Sky in January 2025

2025 Skywatching Highlights: Eclipses, Meteor Showers, and Planetary Alignments

January 2025 Offers Rare Astronomical Events and Planetary Highlights

Rare Six-Planet Alignment to Grace Early June Skies