Skywatchers in the Shenandoah Valley will want to look up Saturday night.

A rare six planet alignment will be visible shortly after sunset on February 28th.

Sunset in Virginia is expected around 5:55 p.m., with the best viewing between 6:25 and 6:55 p.m.

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will appear lined up across the evening sky.

Venus and Jupiter will shine brightest and can be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope.

Clear western skies will offer the best view.

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