Planetary alignment 2025: Planets line up across 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 2025Weather for the week ahead VideoWeather for the week ahead Major incident in Somerset after Storm Herminia hits UKSão Paulo storm brings floods, chaos and lightning. VideoSão Paulo storm brings floods, chaos and lightningWATCH: Planets align in the night skyStorm names 2024-25: How do storms like Éowyn get their names?How do UK weather warnings work? VideoHow do UK weather warnings work?Which cooking oils are best for your health?Greg dives deep into the studies and evidence, finding out what constitutes a healthy oilMarking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of AuschwitzJournalist Jordan Dunbar meets survivors of the Holocaust and travels to visit the campWhy do we gossip?Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi uncovers the truth about an age-old human habitA chilling mystery surfaces on the Isle of HarrisPC Kat Crichton is assigned to a murder case, but it’s more than just an investigation for her© 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
