
Attention nature lovers! The first unmissable astronomical event of the year is about to happen, and here we tell you everything you need to know to see the alignment of planets this 2025.
The first thing you should know is that from January 18 to February 28, 2025 , six planets will be aligned in the night sky. And part of this spectacle will be visible to the naked eye!
It is important for you to know that an alignment of planets occurs when several planets are positioned in the same region of the sky, so this alignment is 100% an optical illusion generated by the orbits of the planets, and that is why we can see it from our perspective on Earth.
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be aligned and the astronomical event can be seen in Mexico, so it is time to prepare a getaway to nature to enjoy it.
How to see the alignment of planets this 2025?
Although it can be seen on different dates, you have to know that the best date to do it will be January 21, and the best time to enjoy it will be between 18:00 and 19:00 hours, because in this range of time the planets will be more visible and bright in the sky.
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will be visible to the naked eye in an environment with little light pollution. However, Neptune and Uranus will require special tools such as a telescope for viewing.
You can use tools such as Stellarium Web to find out when will be the best time to enjoy the alignment of planets this 2025, as well as the SkyView Lite app to locate them more easily in the night sky.
Other astronomical events in 2025
There will be another alignment of planets on February 28 that you don’t want to miss either, and in addition to the amazing full moons that happen throughout the year, a total lunar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, meteor shower and more await you:
- March 14: Total lunar eclipse
- March 29: Partial solar eclipse
- April 21 & 22: Lyrid meteor shower
- August 12: Perseid meteor shower