Skywatchers across India and the globe were treated to a spectacular celestial event on February 28, 2026, as six planets aligned in the evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune formed a cosmic parade shortly after sunset, offering a dazzling view for astronomy enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
While Jupiter and Venus shone brightly enough to be seen with the naked eye, fainter giants like Uranus and Neptune required binoculars to spot. The best viewing window was roughly 45 minutes after sunset. This rare alignment marks an exciting start to the year for stargazers, with a total lunar eclipse also expected to follow shortly in early March.
Rare alignment of six planets lights up sky this February
