When we have five or more planets filing into a small sky area, an alignment is upgraded to parade status. Parade is not an official astronomical term and is used fast, loose and with a touch more whimsy than space experts usually allow for.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The seven planetary alignment or “planet parade” is expected to be the brightest just after sunset on Friday, Feb. 28. Cloud coverage will be minimal, allowing East Texans to have a clear view of this astronomical event. Just above the horizon to the southwest, we’ll have Mercury and Saturn. Higher on […]

Although NASA says these types of events are not especially rare, they’re still an excellent reason to go outside and do a little stargazing. In this hectic modern world, it’s natural to feel like your ducks aren’t in a row,