The show is already underway.

[Abraham Madu]

Six worlds. One sky. Visible right after sundown again.

If you've caught the headlines about six planets lining up on February 28, here's what they don't always tell you: the show is already underway. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune are all above the horizon after sunset right now, and the view improves each evening as we approach month's end. 🛰️

Here’s the real breakdown. Jupiter is the star of the show, burning high in the east near Castor and Pollux in Gemini. It's unmissable. Venus is showing low in the west after sunset, growing brighter and higher each night. Mercury sits nearby, but it's fading fast after reaching greatest elongation on February 19. Saturn glows with a soft golden light above them, but it's sinking toward the Sun and won't last much longer in the evening sky.

Then come the two invisible guests. Uranus hides below the Pleiades in Taurus, reachable with binoculars. Neptune lurks within 1° of Saturn but demands a telescope, and with it sitting so low in twilight, it's a real challenge.

So what can you actually see with just your eyes? On a clear evening, three to four planets: Jupiter for certain, Venus if you have a clear western horizon, Saturn with a bit of effort, and Mercury if you're quick. That's still a remarkable sight.

Don't wait for the "perfect" night. Step outside 30 minutes after sunset, scan from west to east, and take in half the solar system in a single glance. 🌎

Ntị ọdị kwa?

Ya kpọtụba!

Ya gazie.

Ụmụ nne Abrahamụọgụ Aṅụsịobi Madụ.