The five West Midlands Dark Sky Discovery Sites to view rare seven-planet parade not visible again until 2040
Seven planets are to be visible this week for the last time until 2040 - here are the West Midlands Dark Sky Discovery Sites where you can get the best view.
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Seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn - will be visible together in the night sky on Friday, February 28.
It is set to be the last time the seven planets will be visible simultaneously until 2040.
You are in with a chance of catching the planetary parade just after sunset.
While Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be visible to the naked eye, Saturn will be more difficult to see and a telescope will be needed to view Uranus and Neptune.
Dark Sky Discovery Sites
Dark Sky Discovery Sites are areas which provide good views of the sky, away from direct streetlighting, and are accessible to everyone.
Where are the West Midlands Dark Sky Discovery Sites?
Barr Beacon, Walsall
Cross Dyke Car Park, Church Stretton
Carding Mill Valley, Long Mynd
Shooting Box Car Park, Long Mynd
Pole Cottage, Long Mynd
