Cosmic Spectacle: Rare parade of seven planets set to dazzle sky this week won’t happen again until 2040; here's when and where to watch it

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On February 28, seven planets, including Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, and Mercury, will align in the night sky. This rare event will not occur again until 2040. The best viewing time is just after sunset. While five planets are visible without equipment, a telescope or binoculars are needed to see Uranus and Neptune.