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Rare Planetary Parade to Occur on February 28th

Published February 18, 2026, 17:02
Rare Planetary Parade to Occur on February 28th

A rare planetary parade will occur on February 28th, with six planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune – being visible simultaneously in the evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible to the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune require the use of a telescope. The Pancyprian Gymnasium will host an astronomy night on February 28, 2026, with a lecture and astronomical observation. Additionally, a total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, 2026, but it will not be visible from Cyprus.