Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

While this is an exciting opportunity, Dr Bloomer encourages people to make a habit of gazing at the night sky. "See how things change," he said, adding that observing the heavens is "a chance to ...

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With a little help from binoculars or a telescope, plus clear skies, you could spot up to seven planets aligning in the night sky this week. Photo: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images ...

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What views of the night sky would we have if we had evolved on the Jupiter moon Europa, or one of the TRAPPIST-1 planets? If you have a clear view of the night sky at the end of February ...