Mercury is due to join Venus and Jupiter in the night sky for an uncommon celestial event commonly known as a planet parade.

Who’s ready for a “planet parade”? The last planetary alignment was in August 2025, when six planets aligned and four were bright enough to be seen without a telescope. Next week, Mercury, Venus, ...

This weekend provides a rare treat for stargazers. Well, planets, to be more specific. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will will appear to line up on the horizon shortly after ...

February’s much-publicised six planet parade reaches its most accessible viewing window this weekend, offering skywatchers a brief chance to spot multiple worlds strung across the post-sunset sky.

Step outside just after sunset and you may catch an unusual sight: six planets strung across the sky in a gentle arc. The phenomenon—often dubbed a “planetary parade”—isn’t a cosmic spectacle in the ...