Seven planets will align in a rare planetary parade, offering a view of five planets visible to the naked eye in the night sky.

A RARE planetary parade is to emerge in the night sky this week for the last time until 2040. Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Saturn and Mercury will be strung across the sky in an arc

To see the parade, find a dark place with a clear view of the western horizon at nightfall. Mercury and Saturn will be low in the sky, brushing past each other in the fading glow of the evening sun, which will make the pair difficult to spot. Trace that line of sight higher to find Venus, the most brilliant planet in the sky.

This phenomenon, known as a 'planetary parade' is a rare sight, and it will be the last time seven planets can be seen simultaneously so well until 2040. The best chance to see as many planets as possible will be just after sunset on Tuesday,

Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot

This Friday, all seven of the other planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky. This rare celestial event, often called a planetary alignment or "planet parade," will offer a stunning view of Jupiter,