Planetary alignment 2025: How and when to see six planets line up in the night sky – BBC.com
This video can not be playedThroughout January and February you’ll be able to see a number of planets across the sky at night. They include Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, easily visible to the naked eye as bright white points of light – and Mars as an orange dot. Uranus and Neptune will also be part of the line-up but you’ll need a telescope to see them. Mercury is set to join the planetary parade towards the end of February.This is a special opportunity for stargazers as the next planetary alignment visible from Earth, is not expected until 2040. Dark and clear nights make the best conditions for viewing, stay in touch with your local forecast here. Planetary line up: Why it matters to scientistsEye-catching celestial events to look out for in 2025Why stormy UK weather is likely to continue for the rest of winterWATCH: Residents rescued by boat as Storm Herminia brings devastating floods to FranceWeather for the week ahead VideoWeather for the week ahead WATCH: Planets align in the night skyStorm names 2024-25: How do storms like Éowyn get their names?Alison’s camper van-style adventureAlison and her son Aidan tour America’s most colourful state in a jam-packed journeyDo we need more “Masculine energy” in the workplace?Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg sparks a row about gender in the workplaceThe men and women bringing all the fun of the fairGo behind the rides, peer through the candy floss and uncover the secret world of showpeopleWhy do we gossip?Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi uncovers the truth about an age-old human habit© 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
