Observers could see up to seven planets line up in the sky after sunset on Friday, but you may need a telescope to see them all.

After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.

Five tips for spotting all seven planets this week - The rare spectacle will take place just after sunset on Friday

An alignment of seven planets will be visible in the evening sky this week as Mercury joins the parade. Here's how to see the rare spectacle.

Seven planets will line up for a "planet parade" on Friday, Feb. 28, as Mercury lines up with Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn.

Witness a rare celestial event in February as all seven planets in our solar system align, creating a breathtaking view in the night sky, a spectacle that won't be seen again until 2040.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be visible in the night sky this Friday for a short window of time.

Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.