Astronomers have announced that from November 13 to 22, 2026, before sunrise, a parade of four planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter—can be seen. All of them are bright enough to be observed with the naked eye. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Best viewing conditions
The best conditions for observation will be in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere, seeing all four planets will be difficult due to the low position of Mercury.
Planetary alignment
According to scientists, the planets will be located approximately along the ecliptic but will not form a perfectly straight line. In space, they will not line up in a row either. A parade of planets is merely the visible arrangement of planets in the sky from the perspective of an Earth-based observer.
What is a parade of planets?
A parade of planets is an astronomical phenomenon where several planets are visible in the sky at the same time. During this event, the planets appear to be located close to each other along the ecliptic. However, this is only a visual effect: in reality, the planets are at different distances in space and do not line up.
Viewing tips
To see all four planets, choose a clear sky before sunrise. Mercury and Venus will be low above the horizon, so an open view of the horizon is necessary to observe them. Mars and Jupiter will be higher and easier to spot.
Astronomers note that the planets can be observed with the naked eye since they are all sufficiently bright. However, using a telescope or binoculars may facilitate the observation.
Conclusion
The parade of planets in November 2026 is a rare astronomical event. Kazakhstanis, especially those in the Northern Hemisphere, have a good opportunity to observe this phenomenon. The main thing is to have clear weather and an open view of the horizon.