On February 28, all seven other planets of the solar system—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will be visible simultaneously, mostly requiring a telescope. Astronomer Jessica Lee noted the celestial alignment occurs due to the planets' fixed orbits around the Sun. Venus, Mars, and Jupiter are easier to spot with the naked eye, while Saturn will briefly be visible, and Uranus and Neptune demand a telescope. Skygazing events across the UK provide opportunities for public observation, with clear weather predicted for England and Wales.
The Earth and all the planets all orbit the Sun on the same plane, so they're all sort of in alignment as they go around the Sun.
Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will be the easiest planets to spot, even from light-polluted areas in the capital.
Skygazing events will be held across the UK, with free open evenings at the Mills Observatory in Dundee and guided gazing sessions in the Brecon Beacons.
The Met Office predicts England and Wales will have the clearest skies on Friday night.
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