Planet Parade in February 2026: Rare celestial alignment of six planets, know how to watch?

Do you know February month is coming with the planet parade? yes, you heard it right, in the coming days, all the skywatchers are going to witness the planet parade and this will be an interesting and amazing celestial event will be for all the astronomers, who want to capture this moment and see the rare phenomenon in the sky. We must tell you that people will get to seek the six planets lined up in the night sky. It is offering a rare opportunity for astronomers and other scientists to witness this unusual alignment. Let's check out when and where you can watch them:

When is Planet Parade 2026: Date and Time to watch

Date: Planet Parade is one of the most amazing celestial event and according to the reports this planet parade will take place on February 28, 2026.

Best Time to view: You can watch this 30 to 60 minutes after the sunset.

What is Planet Parade?

Planet Parade is the event that happens in the sky when several planet appear closer to each other and on the same path. Three or more planets coming together in the sky, usually in the same area, to form a visually spectacular alignment is known as a "planet parade." Because of their orbits and our perspective from Earth, the planets appear to be grouped together even if they may not form a perfect straight line. This is going to be a stunning event that will appear in the night sky just after the sunset. All the sky watchers can enjoy this moment even without the equipment.

How to watch Planet Parade?

1. First you need to check the perfect location for that because clear sky and pollution free area is must to get the best view.

2. Better to choose area away from the city for the best vision.

3. You can carry your DSLR so that you can capture the alignment of the planet.

4. If you are living in the metro city and can't go away from your place then you may require binoculars and telescope for the better view.

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Here are the below mentioned planets list:

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Jupiter will be the planets which you would be able to capture in the night sky. Some of these planets will be visible from the naked eyes and for some you would need some patience and binoculars.
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