28-02-2025
7-Planet Parade: Here's how to see the planets in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay residents will be able to see several planets in the evening sky Thursday and Friday.
According to Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Hollly, five of the planets in our solar system will be visible to the naked eye, but you'll need a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus.
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While there will be some cloud cover Thursday night, it should be nice and clear Friday night for anyone who wants to go planet gazing.
'You have to do it at a specific time if you want to see all seven,' Holly said. '6:40 is when I suggest going outside, p.m.'
The reason why you need to go looking for the planets at sunset is because two of the planets, Mercury and Saturn, will go under the horizon and disappear from sight.
'I suggest getting somewhere along the beach so that you have a clear view of the horizon,' Holly said.
If you have trouble seeing the planets, you can use the Sky Guide mobile app to help identify what you're seeing. You can find it on the App Store for Apple or use the Star Map app for Android.
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