On February 28, 2026, skywatchers will witness a rare planetary alignment featuring six planets: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune.
These planets will form a visible arc across the evening sky shortly after sunset.
🌍 Best Viewing Time (Seoul, KST Reference)
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Sunset: 6:18 PM
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Best viewing window: 6:48 PM – 7:48 PM
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Best direction: Western horizon
In other regions such as North America and Europe, the optimal time will be approximately 30–60 minutes after local sunset.
👀 Visible Without a Telescope
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Venus (brightest object after the Moon)
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Jupiter
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Saturn
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Mercury (low on the horizon)
🔭 Requires Optical Aid
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Uranus
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Neptune
Dark skies and a clear western horizon are essential for viewing all six planets.
Why This 2026 Planetary Alignment Is Special
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Six planets visible in one evening
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Evening sky alignment (more convenient than pre-dawn events)
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Jupiter appearing near a bright Moon
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Rare multi-planet configuration
Events like this do not happen frequently with all planets visible in the same twilight window.
Global Visibility
This planetary alignment will be visible across:
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South Korea
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Parts of Asia
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Europe
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North America (conditions vary by latitude)
Observers should check local sunset times for precise viewing windows.
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