In a rare 'planetary parade' all seven planets will align and be visible from Earth in a stunning display which won't appear again until 2040.
A rare planetary parade will occur this week, with all seven planets visible in the night sky—a phenomenon not expected again until 2040. The alignment coincides with the New Moon, offering optimal viewing conditions as the sky will be darker. The best time to view is early in the evening, just after sunset. Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require binoculars or a telescope. England and Wales are expected to have clearer skies, though Scotland and Northern Ireland may experience cloud cover. viewers should avoid light pollution and dress warmly. A planetary parade is a period when multiple planets appear aligned from Earth, though they remain millions or billions of miles apart, with no gravitational impact on Earth.
