A rare celestial spectacle is set to unfold in the evening skies on Saturday, 28 February 2026, as six planets appear together in a striking “planet parade,” giving skywatchers around the world a chance to see multiple celestial bodies lined up at once. The phenomenon, featuring Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, is expected to be one of the most notable planetary displays of the year, drawing attention from astronomers and stargazing enthusiasts eager to witness the brief but eye-catching event.
The planets will appear to line up along the ecliptic — the path the Sun, Moon and planets trace across the sky — creating the illusion of a coordinated cosmic display shortly after sunset. The rare alignment occurs because of the planets’ orbital geometry. While in reality they won’t form a straight line in space, from Earth they will appear clustered on the same side of the Sun, creating what astronomers call a planetary parade.
The planets will appear to line up along the ecliptic — the path the Sun, Moon and planets trace across the sky — creating the illusion of a coordinated cosmic display shortly after sunset. The rare alignment occurs because of the planets’ orbital geometry. While in reality they won’t form a straight line in space, from Earth they will appear clustered on the same side of the Sun, creating what astronomers call a planetary parade.
