On 28 February, a rare sky event will allow six planets to be seen in the evening sky. According to NASA, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will appear shortly after sunset. For example, here are some misleading social media posts:Despite exaggerated social media claims, the event remains interesting for astronomy lovers. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn can often be seen with the naked eye when conditions are clear. Also Read | NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years—A look at her careerIt is not the “most important sky event of the decade”.

Source: Mint February 17, 2026 19:35 UTC