On February 28, 2026, a rare-looking celestial event known as a planetary parade will be visible shortly after sunset. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will appear arranged along a gentle arc in the southwestern sky. This visual alignment happens because the planets orbit the Sun along a nearly flat plane called the ecliptic, causing them to trace a similar path across our sky from Earth’s perspective. While not a physical alignment in space, the sight can be striking—especia

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at the Tuesday sunset parade at the war memorial