Tonight (28/2/2026), six planets line up in the sky at once + total lunar eclips "Blood moon"

 

Tonight (28/2/2026), six planets line up in the sky at once. You have about 30 minutes after sunset to see it. The next time won't be until 2034.

NASA calls it a "planetary parade." It's not a perfect straight line, but from Earth they look strung across the sky in one sweeping curve.

Venus and Jupiter are bright enough to spot with the naked eye, even in cities. Saturn shows a golden hue if you know where to look. Mercury sits close to the horizon and sets fast. For Uranus and Neptune, you'll need binoculars or a small telescope. The window is short — about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset, facing west.

The next time six or more planets will be visible together at night won't be until 2034. A total lunar eclipse follows on March 3.

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