Prepare for a rare astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment will feature seven planets.

A rare grouping of 10 celestial bodies is captured in a stunning new photo taken during last weekend’s great planetary parade.

On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be easy to spot with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a small telescope.

This Friday, all seven planets will be in the night sky for a brief period. Join the cosmic spectacle and learn where to look for each planet!

Six planets are currently gracing our night sky, forming an arc on our celestial dome. From west to east: Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars.

Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn, will be visible all within the same night sky through Friday.

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.

Beginning around sunset, Saturn will be situated closest to the horizon, followed by Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars higher in the sky. While Neptune and Uranus also are within Earth’s line of sight, they’ll require binoculars or a telescope and are extremely difficult to locate, astronomers say.

After dusk on Friday night, seven planets are expected to align in the night sky. But you'll need binoculars or a telescope to see them all.

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If you haven't caught the "planet parade," don't despair. This Friday should offer the best glimpse of one of the most elusive planets.

Seven planets will line up for a "planet parade" on Friday, Feb. 28, as Mercury lines up with Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn.