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This week, a unique astronomical phenomenon will occur - the alignment of the seven planets of the solar system. On the evening of February 28, 2025, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will appear simultaneously in the sky, creating a "grand parade of planets". Such alignments are rare, because usually three to five celestial bodies line up in a line. You can observe such a phenomenon with the naked eye.
Scientists emphasize that the planets will not form a perfect straight line, but they will be seen in a certain order along the ecliptic - the imaginary plane in which all the planets of the solar system rotate. This is explained by the fact that even at the stage of formation of the Sun, a protoplanetary disk formed around it, from which the planets that remained in the same orbital plane arose.
It will be difficult to spot all seven planets, as some, such as Neptune and Uranus, are dim and far from Earth. However, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be bright, and Saturn will be recognizable by its characteristic yellowish hue. The best viewing conditions will depend on your specific geographical location, as well as weather conditions.
To determine exactly when and where to look for planets, you can use special services. For example, the web platforms Time and Date or Stellarium allow you to choose a date and get the exact coordinates of the location of celestial bodies. The mobile application Sky Tonight will help you navigate in real time using GPS data.
This alignment is one of the most significant astronomical events of 2025. If the weather is favorable, it is worth finding a place with minimal light pollution and trying to capture this rare moment. After all, the next time a similar phenomenon will be seen will be only in a few decades.
This week, a unique astronomical phenomenon will occur - the alignment of the seven planets of the solar system. On the evening of February 28, 2025, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will appear simultaneously in the sky, creating a "grand parade of planets". Such alignments are rare, because usually three to five celestial bodies line up in a line. You can observe such a phenomenon with the naked eye.
Scientists emphasize that the planets will not form a perfect straight line, but they will be seen in a certain order along the ecliptic - the imaginary plane in which all the planets of the solar system rotate. This is explained by the fact that even at the stage of formation of the Sun, a protoplanetary disk formed around it, from which the planets that remained in the same orbital plane arose.
It will be difficult to spot all seven planets, as some, such as Neptune and Uranus, are dim and far from Earth. However, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be bright, and Saturn will be recognizable by its characteristic yellowish hue. The best viewing conditions will depend on your specific geographical location, as well as weather conditions.
To determine exactly when and where to look for planets, you can use special services. For example, the web platforms Time and Date or Stellarium allow you to choose a date and get the exact coordinates of the location of celestial bodies. The mobile application Sky Tonight will help you navigate in real time using GPS data.
This alignment is one of the most significant astronomical events of 2025. If the weather is favorable, it is worth finding a place with minimal light pollution and trying to capture this rare moment. After all, the next time a similar phenomenon will be seen will be only in a few decades.
