Five Different Planets Will Align In The Oklahoma Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display

Get ready to be wowed by the Oklahoma night sky at the end of March. Five different planets will align in the sky during an incredibly rare display. The event is being described as a "planet parade" and you won’t want to miss this out-of-world experience that will be visible to the naked eye.

Oklahoma has many incredible stargazing spots in the state that draws in thousands of visitors every year. But this year, you don't have to travel to those "special" spots to see an incredibly rare and magical ecliptic event.

From March 25 until March 30, 2023, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will line up right after sunset.

If you have been wondering what planets are visible tonight in Oklahoma, now you know what to look out for.

And, not only will they line up, but they will all be in their respective orders from the sun. They will look like they are close together, but in reality, they are millions of miles apart.

If you enjoy epic celestial events, be sure to set a reminder for sunset and see if you can catch a glimpse. They will be visible to the naked eye or bring some binoculars along for a better viewing experience.

Mercury and Jupiter will be the closest to the horizon as the sun sets. And the best time to see all five planets in one night is before March 28, as Jupiter may be below the horizon already before the sun sets after that date.

For the best viewing experience, go outdoors at least 30 minutes before the sun sets in the west so you don't miss out on the first two planets.

A crescent moon will be joining the planets so keep an eye out for that. All five planets will form an arc starting above the moon and trailing toward the horizon.

Check out a former Okie-Tex Star Party held by the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club with stunning views of the Oklahoma night sky and the Milky Way Galaxy in this video from Andrew Fryhover:

Have you viewed the planet parade in the Oklahoma night sky before? If so, do you have any tips or suggestions for our readers? Share them in the comments section!

If you are looking for the ultimate location in Oklahoma to view the planet line up, head to Black Mesa State Park, as it is a rare Dark Sky Park in Oklahoma with the best views of the night skies.