According to Star Walk, "the next time seven planets will align (after Feb. 28, 2025) is likely to be around late 2028." "An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

All planets to align at the same time in rare planetary parade - For the last time until 2040, seven planets will appear together in the night sky

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view.

Witness a rare celestial spectacle as seven planets align in the night sky for one night in late February, offering a thrilling opportunity for stargazers and astronomers alike.

Throughout February, the five brightest planets - Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Saturn - will be visible in the sky

To see the whole shebang, you’ll need a pretty unobstructed view of the horizon in an area with relatively little light pollution, so you might consider heading to higher ground further from city lights that evening after work — unless you’re the owner of a sweet little cabin atop Petit Jean Mountain, in which case: Party at your house?

In February 2025, a rare planet parade will grace our skies. Find out when, where, and how to witness this cosmic spectacle from your city.