If you’re a stargazing enthusiast, mark your calendar for the evening of February 28, 2025, when all seven other planets in the Solar System will simultaneously grace the night sky. Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will align in a spectacular celestial formation.
While it’s not unusual for a few planets to be on the same side of the Sun, having most or all of them align like this is a rare occurrence. However, not all seven planets will be visible to the naked eye. You’ll need high-powered binoculars or a telescope to spot Neptune and Uranus. Saturn might be challenging to see as it will be near the sun, as noted by StarWalk.
How to Watch
Your ability to view this planetary alignment will depend on your location. Several tools can help you such as Sky Tonight which is a free mobile app that utilizes your phone’s hardware to determine your location and provides real-time positions of celestial objects on a sky map.
Optimal Viewing Time in Pakistan
The alignment will be visible just after sunset. In Karachi, Pakistan, sunset on February 28 is expected around 6:30 PM PKT. To observe the planets, position yourself in an area with an unobstructed view of the western horizon shortly after sunset.
Visibility Details:
Naked Eye: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are bright enough to be seen without optical aids.
Binoculars/Telescope: Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune are fainter and may require binoculars or a telescope for clear viewing.
