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The planetary parade will be visible throughout most of February 2026, with the peak alignment occurring around February 15th to 20th. During this period, five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—will appear close together along the ecliptic, the path the Sun takes across the sky.

The best time to watch the Alpha Centaurids meteor shower is after midnight and before dawn, when the radiant is highest in the sky. Since the radiant lies in the southern sky, viewers in the Southern Hemisphere will have the best view. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of South America are ideal locations.

Observing Venus at its peak can spark interest in planetary science, offering a gateway to learning about the broader universe.