In February 2025, a stunning planetary alignment–also known as the planet parade–allowed observers to see seven planets in the night sky simultaneously: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The excitement around this event was palpable, as stargazers eagerly anticipated the rare sight of multiple Solar System planets in one view.
Aside from being amazing to look at, planetary alignments such as these are important for scientific research. Curious as to why? Check out this gallery to find out more.