'Don't miss it': Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune align on this day of Mahakumbh
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Seven-Planet Parade
On February 28, all seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align, creating a celestial spectacle not seen again until 2040.
Rare Cosmic Show
After a six-planet alignment in January, Mercury’s arrival completes the lineup. This is the last chance in 16 years to witness such a planetary dance in our night sky.
Celestial Harmony
Planetary alignments occur when planets gather on the same side of the Sun. This rare moment lets stargazers see multiple worlds in a single night—no telescope needed.
Kumbh and Cosmos
The six-planet alignment coincided with the Maha Kumbh Mela, a once-in-144-years event. Now, as the festival ends, the universe gifts one final cosmic alignment.
Eyes on the Sky
Experts say looking at planets with the naked eye is humbling. While photos capture the beauty, nothing compares to witnessing a celestial lineup firsthand.
Last Until 2040
This is the final chance to see all seven planets together until 2040. A moment of cosmic synchronicity, reminding us of the vast and ever-moving universe.
NASA’s Grand Tour
A 1977 planetary alignment helped launch the Voyager mission, allowing NASA to visit four planets in just 12 years instead of 30. Alignments can reshape space exploration.
Cosmic Clockwork
The universe moves with mathematical precision. These planetary alignments, though rare, follow patterns that scientists use to predict cosmic events decades in advance.
Galactic Perspective
Seeing multiple planets aligned in the night sky is more than a spectacle—it’s a reminder that Earth is just one part of a vast, interconnected cosmic system.