Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn will appear in a row on the evening of 28 February, marking the last time for 15 years that all of the planets will be visible at the same time. Planetary parades of four or five planets happen relatively regularly, though alignments of six or seven are remarkably rare.

That said, finding a dark-sky area on a clear night towards the end of February will give you the best chance of spotting many planets in the sky, even if all seven aren't aligned. Dr Christopher Barnes, a senior lecturer at the University of Derby, told The Independent that the best time to view the planets is just after sunset.

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be hard-pressed to spot the innermost planet with your unaided eye, but – as always – binoculars are your friend!

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