Planetary parade in February 2026: Best time, date and technique to watch rare six planets alignment in its peak

NASA has confirmed that a rare "planetary parade" featuring six planets—Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter—will occur in the evening sky throughout late February 2026. The alignment is expected to reach its visual peak shortly after sunset on February 28, offering a spectacular display for both naked-eye observers and telescope enthusiasts.