A rare parade of planets is coming to the night sky

For those who enjoy viewing the night sky, a unique opportunity is just around the corner late this month.

Six Planets Will Form a Cosmic ‘Conga Line' in the Night Sky This Month. Here's How to See It

Six planets will line up in a rare "planetary parade" this month - but spotting them all won't be easy.
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Uranus and Neptune may be 'rock giants,' not 'ice giants,' new model of their cores suggests

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Rare ‘planetary parade’ is on the way — here’s when and where you can catch the stellar stargazing spectacle

The stars may not align, but the planets will. Stargazers are in for a treat later this month when six planets form a line during a rare event scientists are dubbing a “planetary parade.” The ...
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Uranus and Neptune may not be 'ice giants' after all, new research suggests

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Across the outer solar system, a new perspective on Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

The outer solar system begins where sunlight fades and distances stretch beyond everyday comprehension. This journey traces ...

A Rare Six-Planet Alignment Will Light Up the Sky This Month — Here’s What to Expect

Six planets will form a cosmic lineup Feb. 28 — here’s why the rare sight may be harder to spot than you think.

Planetary alignment February: how to see six planets in "parade"

The planets are visible throughout February, "but they’ll be lined up best toward the end of the month,” NASA says.
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Neptune And Uranus Might Be Home To Hidden Oceans

Uranus and Neptune may soon lose their reputation as the "boring" planets of the solar system. Long overshadowed by the grandeur of Jupiter and Saturn, scientists now believe that beneath their thick, ...