Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'

Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.

27 Feb, 12:49 — 27 Feb, 17:14

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Planetary alignments, often called 'parades,' are relatively rare astronomical events where multiple planets appear close together in the sky from Earth's perspective. These events capture public imagination and offer unique opportunities for stargazing and astrophotography, highlighting the dynamic nature of our solar system. The visual spectacle provides a moment for collective observation and appreciation of celestial mechanics.

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Josh DuryPhotographer of the planetary parade Worth MatraversLocation where the planetary parade was photographed BristolPhotographer's hometown BBCNews outlet covering the story NZZNews outlet covering the story Times of IndiaNews outlet covering the story

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First report: Times of India · 27 Feb, 12:49|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 4h|Window: 4h

Times of India27 Feb, 12:49First to report

Rare six-planet 'parade' visible in the night sky this weekend

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nzz27 Feb, 15:28

ERKLÄRT - Planetenparade: warum sich am Wochenende der Blick in den Nachthimmel besonders lohnt

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BBC27 Feb, 17:14Latest update

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

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BBC13h ago

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.

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nzz15h ago

ERKLÄRT - Planetenparade: warum sich am Wochenende der Blick in den Nachthimmel besonders lohnt

Merkur, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus und Neptun: Sechs Planeten stehen in diesen Tagen nach Sonnenuntergang fast in einer Linie am Himmel – vier davon sind sogar mit blossem Auge sichtbar. Nur der Mars tanzt aus der Reihe.

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Times of India18h ago

Rare six-planet 'parade' visible in the night sky this weekend

By TOI SCIENCE DESK

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Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'

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Coverage Timeline

Rare six-planet 'parade' visible in the night sky this weekend

ERKLÄRT - Planetenparade: warum sich am Wochenende der Blick in den Nachthimmel besonders lohnt

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

Read at source (3 outlets)

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

ERKLÄRT - Planetenparade: warum sich am Wochenende der Blick in den Nachthimmel besonders lohnt

Rare six-planet 'parade' visible in the night sky this weekend

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