Planetary Parade February 2025: Location, date, time and more

Feb 02, 2025, 08:32 IST
Wion Web Desk

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Venus

Venus, the brightest of the five, will dominate the west-southwest sky at dusk. It will maintain peak brightness for most of the month and appear as a crescent when viewed through a telescope. 3. Saturn Becomes Harder to Spot

Saturn

Saturn, positioned below Venus, will appear dim in comparison. Its ring system is currently edge-on from Earth's perspective, reducing its visibility. By mid-February, Saturn will begin fading into the evening twilight.

Jupiter

Jupiter will be visible high in the south at dusk, accompanied by the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters. On February 25-26, its largest moons—Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, and Io—will form a distinct triangular pattern.

Mars

Mars will be visible in the east, forming a triangle with the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux. As February progresses, Mars will gradually dim as Earth moves ahead in its orbit.

Mercury-Saturn Conjunction

Mercury, the smallest planet, will be visible in the last week of February. On February 24, it will be in conjunction with Saturn, appearing just 1.5 degrees apart. A clear horizon and binoculars may be necessary to spot Saturn.

Uranus and Neptune

While the five bright planets can be seen with the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or a telescope. Uranus may be visible under dark skies, while Neptune, the farthest planet, will fade into twilight by late February.

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