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A Rare 6-Planet Parade Is Happening Soon

A rare six-planet alignment is lighting up the sky this week. Here’s how to see it.

Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, and a four-planet lineup followed in August 2025. What makes each one feel special is simply the chance to see so many worlds in a single sweep of sky.

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Six planets will align in a rare ‘planetary parade’ this weekend

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February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks this week — here's what to look for in the planet parade

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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.

Why Your Phone Is The Perfect Way To See The 'Planetary Parade'

Smartphones are perfect for seeing the planetary parade because of space apps and the camera. Adjust the settings and you'll ...

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Six planets will align in February 2026. Here's how to see the celestial event

Have you ever seen a planet parade, also known as a planetary alignment? That's when several planets in the night sky line up, causing an exciting spectacle for astronomers, expert and amateur ...

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A large planetary alignment will happen in August. Here's when to look for above Cape Cod.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's been a little while since there's been a large planetary alignment in the sky, but another chance to see one is coming ...

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