Spectacle in the sky: six planets visible simultaneously (in clear weather)
Don't miss the rare opportunity to see six planets in the sky simultaneously this week, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn visible with the naked eye and Uranus and Neptunus requiring a good pair of binoculars. While the 'planetary alignment' may be misleading, as the planets are not actually in a straight line, this phenomenon is still a must-see for stargazers, with the added bonus of a seventh planet, Mercury, joining the lineup in late February.