A rare celestial event is happening Friday night, where seven planets – Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars – will appear together in the sky. This alignment occurs when planets are close to each other, making it visible with the naked eye from a dark location with a clear view of the horizon.
Four planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter – can be seen without any assistance. The alignment is special because it happens during the new Moon phase, when the sky is darkest, offering better visibility for observers. In March, there will be more opportunities to see multiple planets aligning in the night sky.
A total lunar eclipse is approaching, but this week’s event focuses on spotting up to seven planets visible in the evening sky with binoculars or a telescope and clear skies.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/planet-alignment-february-2025-sunset-7-planets