You’ll want to look low in the western sky, from a dark spot with a clear view of the horizon, starting about 30–60 minutes after sunset during the late‑February/early‑March “planetary parade” window in 2026.

Where to look in the sky

  • Face west shortly after sunset; the planets will form a gentle line rising up from the western horizon along the ecliptic (the Sun’s apparent path).
  • Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Neptune will sit closest to the horizon during twilight, with Jupiter higher up and easier to spot.
  • Expect the best viewing window to be roughly from 30 minutes to about an hour after sunset, before the lowest planets sink below the horizon.

Best locations on the ground

  • Go somewhere with minimal light pollution: countryside, coastline, or a dark‑sky park if you can.
  • Choose a spot with an unobstructed view of the western horizon (no tall buildings, trees, or hills blocking your line of sight).
  • Higher elevations or dry, cloud‑free areas make it easier to catch the fainter planets near the horizon.

What you’ll be able to see

  • Jupiter will likely be the brightest and easiest “anchor” point: find the brightest star‑like dot in the west after dusk, then trace the line of planets down toward the horizon.
  • Mercury and Venus will be bright but very low; you may only have a short window before they set.
  • Uranus and Neptune are much dimmer; binoculars or a small telescope will help you pick them out from background stars.

Handy tools and apps

  • Planetarium apps such as Star Walk 2 and similar sky‑map apps let you point your phone at the sky and see exactly where each planet is for your location and date.
  • These apps also show your local rise/set times and highlight nights when several planets are bunched together in a “parade.”

In short, find a dark, west‑facing horizon, head out 30–60 minutes after sunset around the late‑February 2026 parade dates, use Jupiter as your bright guide, and sweep downward toward the horizon to catch the full alignment.

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