Planet Parade Map: When Is the Next Planetary Alignment?

Dive into our infographic showcasing a fascinating celestial sight — a planetary alignment. Often called a planet parade, it occurs when three or more planets appear in the same region of the sky from our viewpoint on Earth.

One notable planetary alignment happens on April 18, 2026 — but its visibility depends on your location. For the exact viewing details and a full explanation of this event, see our guide on the 4-planet alignment on April 18, 2026.

Use our planetary alignment chart and planet parade map below to see how planetary alignments form, what they look like in the sky, and why an “alignment” doesn’t mean planets make a perfectly straight line in space.

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