Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view.
This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.
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Baker said that there are other astronomical events that may be more interesting than the parade of planets. Baker said Mars and Jupiter would be best to see through a telescope right now. Mars is the closest it will be to Earth in the last two years, meaning the red planet will appear larger in the night sky.
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Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn through the end of January, according to Farmer's Almanac. Mercury will emerge in the night sky at the end of February, replacing Saturn.
In honor of its 50th anniversary in March, Paul McCartney and Wings ’ celebrated fourth album Venus and Mars is getting a special-edition reissue.
To help people view the parade, Mr Dury has shared photographs detailing where the planets are appearing in the sky. "The bright planets will certainly be visible like Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. "For the dimmer planets, Uranus and Neptune, you may want to use a pair of binoculars or a small telescope to see those," he said.
The night sky will feature a parade of its own in the coming weeks, with several planets visible for sky watchers to enjoy.
Californians watching the sky in February have the chance to view a parade of planets and a snow moon. The planetary alignment that began in January will continue into February, according to AccuWeather. Stargazers can also glimpse a full moon and a bright Venus during cloudless nights in the middle of the month.
Paul McCartney will release a 50th anniversary half-speed-mastered vinyl version of Wings’ chart-topping ‘Venus and Mars’ album.
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