The first half of 2026 had a lot for skywatchers. And the second half of the year isn't going to be too different either.

Have you ever seen a planet parade, also known as a planetary alignment? That's when several planets in the night sky line up, causing an exciting spectacle for astronomers, expert and amateur alike. ...

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For a fun evening activity this week, make sure to check out Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus line up in the night sky. The planetary alignment should be visible in Wichita for a few days, but ...

On May 13–14, 2026, the Moon will align closely with Saturn, Neptune, and Mars, creating a rare planetary grouping that promises to captivate stargazers worldwide.

A planetary alignment will be happening later this month on February 28. Six planets will be visible after sunset: Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus. However, the latter two will require a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A planet parade — mistakenly called a planetary alignment by ...

A rare celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night, as six planets are expected to be visible in what is being called a "planetary parade." Look towards the ...

Skygazers will have the opportunity to see not one, not two, but six planets in the evening sky on Saturday, February 28, said NASA. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter will appear ...

Mercury, Saturn, Mars, and Neptune will compactly align in the sky on the morning of April 18 in an event astronomers call a planetary alignment. While the peak viewing hours of the alignment are on ...