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How to see 7 planets aligned during February's ‘parade of planets' All seven of Earth's neighboring planets will be visible as the sun sets this week.

How to see 7 planets aligned during February's ‘parade of planets' All seven of Earth's neighboring planets will be visible as the sun sets this week.