Planet alignment this Friday: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars visible
Heads up, skywatchers: a planet alignment is up for viewing this weekend, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all visible with the naked eye, according to NASA. However, along with Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn aligning, extra help is needed to view these other three planets in the sky.
After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.
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Seven Planets Will Gather in the Night Sky This Weekend. Here’s What to Expect During the Rare AlignmentFor example, you’ll need binoculars or a small telescope to see Uranus and Neptune—so, while the seven planets will be there, ...
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March 2025: What's in the sky this month? A total lunar eclipse, Venus remains bright, and Mars and Jupiter continue to dominateA total eclipse of the Moon is the highlight of this month, visible across North and South America. Venus remains very bright ...
Mars, which will appear as a reddish dot, will be the highest in the sky, located above the southern horizon in the ...
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