BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Not just South Mississippi but the whole Solar System is in Mardi Gras spirit!

February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn on Feb. 24.

Planet ‘parades’ are not uncommon. While occasionally spotting 4-5 planets is not unusual, sighting the alignment of all 7 planets is not visible commonly.

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Astronomers use the term "planetary alignment" to describe when planets come close together on one side of the Sun at the same time.

February has already proven to be a snowy month for Oregon, making the name of the upcoming full moon quite fitting. Here's when to see it.

Planet Parade on February 28, 2025, will be a rare celestial event where all seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—align in the sky. This phenomenon, last seen years ago,

Planets will align on Feb. 28 in a semi-rare phenomenon that only occurs every few years. Can you see it in Georgia? Here's what to know.

Mississippi stargazers will be able to see 4 or 5 planets in the night sky with their naked eye this month. Will you be able to see all 7 on Feb. 28?