A Rare Celestial Spectacle: A Parade of Six Planets on February 28 » Gazeta.kg

On February 28, viewers will have the opportunity to witness a rare astronomical event — a parade of six planets, which will be visible in the southwestern sky and will occupy about a quarter of the celestial sphere. Similar phenomena occur only once every two decades, as reported by the media.

Immediately after sunset, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will appear in the sky. Among them, four planets — Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter — can be observed with the naked eye, while binoculars or a telescope will be needed for Uranus and Neptune due to their faint brightness.
Jupiter will be located near the bright part of the Moon, and Uranus will be close to the Pleiades cluster, which is easily noticeable in the night sky. Mercury and Venus will be positioned low on the horizon, which may make them difficult to observe. Saturn and Neptune will form a striking pair, being close to each other.
Experts from the Academy of Sciences note that such astronomical events are natural and predictable. They do not influence the fates of people or societal development, despite various mystical interpretations. Scientists recommend viewing the planet parade as a rare and beautiful spectacle that highlights the scale and harmony of the Universe.