Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, and a four-planet lineup followed in August 2025. What makes each one feel special is simply the chance to see so many worlds in a single sweep of sky.

This is your final weekend to catch February’s fading 6-planet lineup or "planet alignment". Here’s what’s still visible — and what’s already gone.

The stars – or the plants, rather – are aligning for a beautiful astronomical experience Saturday night. A rare phenomenon known as a planetary parade will occur shortly after sunset, […]

A rare celestial event is set to occur Saturday night, as six planets will line up across the sky, but will we even see them?