Stargazers in the U.S. can witness a rare "planetary parade" this Friday with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune aligning in an arc. Best viewed just after sunset, this celestial event is visible with the naked eye,

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.

This phenomenon, known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky, NASA says.