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Good News · 28 February 2026

Six planets visible: What you'll need to see them all

Six planets visible: What you'll need to see them all

Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — are visible above the horizon at the same time during late February 2026, with 28 February the best date globally and 1 March recommended for UK observers. Four of the six — Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter — are bright enough to see without equipment, while Uranus requires binoculars and Neptune a telescope. Viewers are advised to look west between 30 and 60 minutes after sunset, with a clear, flat horizon essential for spotting planets close to the ground.

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