Six planets will line up Saturday night
MyNorthwest.com • • science
Key Points:
- Six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in the western sky just after sunset on Saturday, February 28, offering a rare celestial event for sky watchers.
- Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope to be visible, while the other four planets can be seen with the naked eye.
- The viewing window will be brief, as Mercury and Venus will set soon after sunset, and the planets will appear low in the western sky, so observers should ensure the sun has fully set before looking to avoid eye damage.
- Weather conditions and local terrain, such as the Olympics blocking the western horizon, may affect visibility, but ocean beaches are recommended as ideal viewing spots
