You’ll want to look low toward the western horizon shortly after sunset to see the current planetary alignment, assuming you’re talking about the widely discussed late‑February/early‑March 2026 “planet parade.”

Quick Scoop

  • Planets like Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Neptune are clustered low in the western sky just after the Sun goes down.
  • Best viewing time: about 30–60 minutes after local sunset , before they sink below the horizon.
  • You need a clear, flat view of the western horizon (no tall trees, hills, or buildings).

Where to Look, Step by Step

  1. Find your local sunset time for tonight.
  2. Go outside 30–45 minutes after sunset.
  1. Face west ; keep the Sun’s former position roughly in mind, and look just above that area along the horizon.
  1. Start with the brightest “anchor” planet (usually Venus or Jupiter, a steady bright point, not twinkling), then trace a gentle diagonal line of planets stretching higher across the sky.

If it twinkles, it’s a star. If it’s a steady bright dot, it’s likely a planet.

Extra Tips

  • Move away from city lights for darker skies.
  • Uranus and especially Neptune are very faint; use binoculars or a small telescope if you want to chase those too.
  • A phone sky‑map app that shows the ecliptic line and planet positions for your exact location can make it much easier to confirm what you’re seeing.

TL;DR: For the current alignment, face west , watch a low band above the horizon about 30–60 minutes after sunset , and use the brightest planet you see there as your starting point.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.