Everybody loves a parade. Most people who live in chillier climes aren’t exactly rejoicing when February rolls around — but this year, watchers of the night sky have been positively ecstatic over a rare celestial event taking place.

Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured this stunning photograph of the seven-planet alignment on Feb. 22 from the Mendip Hills, Somerset, U.K. "A fantastic, yet challenging photographic opportunity to observe all planets during a small window in time,

Experts have claimed it could be the first time all planets including Earth have been captured in a single image.

Astrophotographer Josh Dury captures a breathtaking image of the rare planetary alignment of seven planets in the night sky, a spectacle that won't be seen again until 2028, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers and photographers.

This week presents a celestial spectacle for Scots as seven of the eight planets in our solar system will align

In an rare phenomenon called a planetary parade all seven planets will be visible from Earth this week - the first time since 1982. Only Neptune and Uranus will need binoculars or a telescope, so regular stargazers will be able to spot Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn with the naked eye.

A rare celestial event, the "planetary parade," has been captured in a single photograph by UK-based photographer Josh Dury.

If you bring a telescope and get away from city lights Friday evening, there’s a chance you’ll see seven planets parading through the sky. Most of the planetary alignment, which is colloquially referred to as a planet parade,

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.

The seven other planets in our solar system can be seen in the sky at once through Friday, forming a planet parade. But two require a telescope to view.