Astronomers and stargazers have been buzzing about a visible line of planets in the night sky, sparking discussions and media coverage about planetary alignments and planet parades. While there has been speculation about a rare seven-planet alignment, not all planets will be visible to the naked eye. However, the sight of multiple planets in the sky is still an uncommon spectacle that isn’t to be missed. The planets in our solar system orbit the sun along the ecliptic, causing them to appear in a flat disc-shaped plane in our Earthly sky. This alignment sometimes gives the impression of planets approaching each other closely. Visible parades of planets occur every few years and are known as planetary alignments or planet parades. While planetary alignments themselves are not rare events, the opportunity to see multiple planets simultaneously without the use of instruments like telescopes is more uncommon and is commonly referred to as a planet parade. In February, four planets have been visible in the night sky, with Mercury expected to join in by the end of the month. Observing a planet parade requires finding a dark place with a clear view of the western horizon during twilight. Mercury and Saturn will be low in the sky during this period, making them faint and difficult to spot.
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