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North Las Vegas Today
By the People, for the People
All 7 Planets Visible in Las Vegas Skies This Week
Stargazers have a rare chance to spot the full planetary lineup through the end of February.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Residents of Las Vegas and the surrounding valley have a unique opportunity this month to view all seven planets in our solar system, a celestial event known as a 'planetary parade.' While not all planets will be visible at once, stargazers can catch glimpses of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Mars by looking to the western and eastern horizons at different times of night.
Why it matters
Planetary alignments and multi-planet viewings are relatively rare occurrences, making this a special chance for amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike to witness the full scope of our solar system. The College of Southern Nevada's planetarium is offering telescope viewings to help the public make the most of this celestial event.
The details
To see the most planets, stargazers should look to the western horizon shortly after sunset, around 5:30 pm, where they can spot Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Neptune. Jupiter will be visible in the southeastern sky, while Uranus and Mars will require a telescope to see, with Uranus high in the southern sky and Mars low on the eastern horizon before dawn. The best views will be in the east valley, where the Spring Mountains won't obstruct the horizon.
- The planetary parade can be viewed through the end of February 2026.
- The best time to see the most planets is shortly after sunset, around 5:30 pm.
- On March 14, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society will set up telescopes outside the CSN planetarium to help visitors view the planets and other celestial phenomena.
The players
Andrew Kerr
Manager of the College of Southern Nevada's Dale Etheridge Planetarium in North Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Astronomical Society
A group of amateur astronomers who will set up telescopes outside the CSN planetarium on March 14 to help visitors view the planets and other space objects.
What they’re saying
“The planets are very spread out across the sky, not exactly what people are expecting based on the planetary parade concept.”
— Andrew Kerr, Planetarium Manager (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Just going outside and looking at the sky on any night of the year and taking time to appreciate the stars you can see, the planets you can see, it's well worth it. Even if it's just a couple of minutes, just go outside and enjoy.”
— Andrew Kerr, Planetarium Manager (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
What’s next
Around mid-March, Mercury and Mars will likely be visible in the east before sunrise, while Venus, Saturn and Neptune will be in the west right after sunset, providing another opportunity for stargazers to view multiple planets.
The takeaway
This planetary parade is a rare celestial event that gives Las Vegas residents a unique chance to view the full scope of our solar system with the naked eye. Even if you can't see all seven planets, taking a few minutes to gaze up at the night sky and appreciate the stars and visible planets is well worth the effort.
