The saga of the planetary parade now rolls into spring. As we cross the threshold from winter into bloom season 2023, five planets—Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, and Mars—plus the quarter moon are set to align on March 28, forming an imperfect arc from low on the western horizon, heavenward toward the southwest.
Hopeful planet hunters will have a good chance to spot at least part of it with their naked eyes, though a clear horizon and optical aids, such as pair of good binoculars or a telescope, will up one’s chances of catching the whole thing.
