Don’t Miss Three Bright Planets Lining Up After Sunset This Weekend

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Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury are staging a rare celestial alignment visible after sunset this weekend, with Venus and Jupiter moving into an especially striking conjunction early next week. The three brightest planets will form a tight grouping in the western sky, creating what skywatchers call a planetary parade, a phenomenon that occurs only occasionally when planetary orbits synchronize. The display will be visible to the naked eye from anywhere on Earth with clear skies and an unobstructed western horizon. Venus and Jupiter will draw closest together early in the following week, offering photographers and casual stargazers a photogenic moment to capture. This kind of multi-planet alignment requires no telescope or special equipment, making it accessible to everyone willing to step outside at dusk.