A planetary alignment.  Look for Mars, Jupiter, and Venus shining overhead tonight as bright “stars.” Saturn and Mercury are also in the sky, but will be very low and faint and difficult to spot. Neptune and Uranus can be seen with a telescope.

Other recent and near-future multi-planet viewing opportunities:

• January 2016 – Four planets visible at once before sunrise
• Late April to Late August 2022 – Four planets visible at once before sunrise
• Mid-June to Early July 2022 – Five planets visible at once before sunrise
• January to mid-February 2025 – Four planets visible at once after sunset
• Late August 2025 – Four planets visible at once before sunrise
• Late October 2028 – Five planets visible at once before sunrise
• Late February 2034 – Five planets visible at once after sunset (Venus and Mercury challenging to observe)

My family is watching from a close safe distance. And while we seem worlds apart, we’re getting closer together every day. This solar system is waking up to a diverse array of friendly humans who have been patiently waiting across the sky before our very eyes.

Sending Light, Wisdom & Much Love, Cariel