Rare Seven-Planet Alignment Visible This Week

For a limited time after sunset, seven planets will be visible in the night sky, marking the last such event until 2040.

The alignment includes Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, visible together for a brief period after sunset.
Five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—can be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune require a telescope or binoculars.
The best viewing time is just after sunset, as Mercury and Saturn will quickly dip below the horizon, limiting visibility.
Ideal conditions include clear skies and locations with minimal light pollution; stargazing apps and star maps can help locate the planets.
This phenomenon, a visual alignment caused by the planets' orbits, is rare, with the next comparable event not expected until 2040.