On February 28, 2026, a rare “planetary parade” featuring six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible from Pakistan.
Best Time to Watch
The best viewing window is 30 to 60 minutes after sunset.
The alignment is brief. Mercury and Venus set within an hour of the Sun, followed by Saturn about 1.5 hours after sunset.
While visible throughout late February, February 28 marks the peak of this alignment.
Viewing Locations and Techniques
Observe the western horizon after sunset.
The planets will create an arc from west to east.
Mercury, Venus, and Saturn will be close to the horizon.
Jupiter will be the brightest and easiest to find, high in the southeast near the Gemini constellation.
Uranus will be higher in the southwestern sky.
Equipment and Visibility
Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury can be seen without equipment. Venus and Jupiter will be very bright.
These are needed to see the “ice giants,” Uranus and Neptune. Neptune is difficult to see because it is close to the Sun’s glare.
Use a stargazing app like Star Walk 2 or check Time and Date (Karachi) to track the planets’ positions in your city.
Never use binoculars or a telescope to look toward the horizon until the Sun has completely set, as direct sunlight can cause permanent eye damage.
