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Planetary parade in February 2026: For astronomy lovers, the month of February is a golden opportunity to see the sky, because this month not one, but 6 planets will be visible in a straight line, which astronomers usually call the Parade of Planets. This rare celestial alignment will produce a spectacular sight lighting up the evening sky shortly after sunset.
For a short time this month, many of the planets of our solar system will appear clustered together in the same area of the sky, creating a very attractive sight for those looking up.
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Rare astronomical event will occur on 28th February
This astronomical event will occur in the coming days, and its clearest view will be seen on a particular evening. According to NASA, the best chance to see this amazing astronomical phenomenon will be on Saturday, February 28.
From now till the end of February, all the planets Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be located in the same part of the sky. Some planets will be easy to see with the naked eye, while others will require binoculars or a telescope.
This special view will be seen after sunset
Just after sunset, the planets Mercury and Venus will appear slightly above the horizon, while Saturn will be low in the sky. During this time the almost full moon will also appear bright.
The visibility of the planets will start soon after sunset, but it will be momentary, especially for Mercury and Venus, in contrast, Jupiter will remain visible till after the evening.
If the weather is clear and there is nothing in front to block the vision, then what you see will be many times more enjoyable.
Will this astronomical sight be seen in India or not?
This rare astronomical sight in India is likely to be witnessed in cities like Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Dehradun, provided the sky is clear.
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