The best opportunity to potentially see all seven planets is coming up on Feb. 28 around 6:10 p.m. ET, according to Shanahan. Mercury, which is the closest planet to the sun, would be the first to be ...

Mercury has the shortest and fastest orbit around the Sun and experiences dramatic temperature changes as it rotates. It is a world of extremes. Explore facts about our solar system's fastest planet.

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

Six planets are currently gracing our night sky, forming an arc on our celestial dome just after sunset. From west to east: Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars. But on Friday ...

WASHINGTON — Stargazers will have a special chance to see seven planets align in the night sky this week as Mercury joins Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in a planetary parade.

The parade on Friday features all five visible planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn and the two planets that can’t be seen by the naked eye: Uranus and Neptune, according to NASA.

Mercury and Venus: These inner planets will appear low on the western horizon just after sunset. Venus, often called the "Evening Star," will shine brightly and be easily visible to the naked eye.