The composite image shows seven of the solar system's planets from Earth, after sundown on Feb. 22. | Credit: Josh Dury A ...

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With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week. By Katrina Miller Astute skywatchers may have already seen the striking line of planets ...

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A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from Earth. The image could be the first of its kind.