Skywatchers in Texas will have a chance to see six planets line up in the evening sky as February comes to a close.
On Feb. 28, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will appear along the same sweeping arc after sunset in what astronomers call a “planet parade.”
The planets orbit the sun along the same flat plane, which means they naturally trace a curved path across the sky. On this evening, that alignment becomes especially noticeable, with multiple planets spaced across a broad stretch above the western horizon.
For Texans stepping outside after sunset, visibility will depend on timing. The lower planets near the horizon will set quickly, giving viewers a limited window to spot them. Brighter planets such as Venus and Jupiter should be easier to see with the naked eye, while dimmer planets like Uranus and Neptune may require binoculars or a telescope.
Clear skies and an unobstructed view of the western horizon will offer the best chance to catch the rare alignment before the planets dip below the horizon.
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