Do you know that a rare planetary parade is taking place as Mahakumbh draws to its conclusion? Tap to learn more about the planetary parade.
A planetary parade is a cosmic event in which various planets line up in the sky. As per India Today, on February 28th 2025, seven planets will be visible from India in the night sky.
The planetary parade began in January 2025 in which six planets, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter and Neptune lined up. Now, Mercury will join the planets and will be visible in the sky.
If you want to enjoy the best view of all the seven planets, watch it just after sunset and before sunrise. You can view all the planets at that time.
You can watch five planets, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn with the naked eye. To view Uranus and Neptune, you will require a telescope or binoculars.
Do not miss the chance, as this is one of the rarest planetary alignments of seven planets in the sky. It will happen again after 16 years, probably in 2040.
Many people think that Mahakumbh has a sacred connection with a planetary parade as they both happen once in many year. Also, the timing of this festival is determined by the orbit of Jupiter.