Six Planets Align in February Night Sky

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Six planets will appear together in the sky soon. This special event is called a planetary parade.

Four bright planets will be visible without tools. You will need binoculars for two other planets.

Go outside about one hour after the sun sets. Look west and find a clear view of the sky.

A planet does not twinkle when you look at it. Stars, however, will always twinkle in the night sky.

Seeing many planets helps us connect to history. People long ago also looked up at the night sky.

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What is the special event called when six planets appear together?

It is called a planetary parade.

How many planets can you see without tools?

You can see four bright planets without tools.

When should you go outside to see the planets?

You should go outside about one hour after the sun sets.

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