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- Six planets will align in a "planet parade" on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Visible planets include Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, while Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or telescopes.
- Optimal viewing occurs about an hour after sunset, looking west.
- The alignment is rare but follows several alignments in 2025.
- Mars will become visible in April, and Venus will shine as the "Evening Star" by late March.
