This month, six planets are within the sky, with Jupiter, Mars and Venus all shining brightly.
This month, Jupiter, Mars and Venus are all shining brightly after darkish, with Saturn additionally seen and two different planets in tow.
Here’s when, the place and methods to see it — with dates of some must-see planet parades in 2025.
Planet Parade: What Is It
Please do not name it an alignment. Planets orbit the photo voltaic system on the identical aircraft. It’s the ecliptic — the solar’s path by way of the sky — which suggests planets are at all times considerably aligned. Whether you may see them will depend on how shut they’re to the solar, and whether or not or not they seem in a parade will depend on Earth’s view of them.
Planet Parade: When To See It
Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn are all within the night time sky this month. However, it’s tough to see all of them collectively. Look west; as quickly because it will get darkish, you will see Venus and Saturn, whereas Jupiter is within the east. However, Venus will seemingly have sunk under the horizon by the point Mars seems under Jupiter. Uranus and Neptune will not be seen to the bare eye.
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Planet Parade: When To See It In January 2025
Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn will likely be seen collectively in January 2025, with Jan. 21 being a very good time to look within the night. That’s when the moon reaches its Last Quarter section, rising at midnight.
Planet Parade: When To See It In March 2025
Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn will likely be joined by Mercury within the first week of March 2025, with Mar. 8 a very good night time to look — although you have to be in place as quickly because it will get darkish. Mercury, between Saturn and Venus, will sink shortly after. A view of a crescent moon close by may also be attainable that night time.
Wishing you clear skies and broad eyes.
