4 bright planets light up March evenings — here's where and when to look

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March 2, 2026, 5:08 PM

• •Mercury reaches its greatest elongation on March 8.
• •Venus starts the month high but plummets out of the evening sky.
• •Mars fades and is near the Gemini stars.
• •Jupiter dims during the month.
• •Saturn is too close to the sun to be seen.

In early March, skywatchers can enjoy the sight of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars shining together after sunset. Mercury will be at its best evening appearance of 2025 for Northern Hemisphere observers. Venus will move dramatically towards its inferior conjunction on March 22nd. Mars will be accompanied by Pollux and Castor and will climb nearly overhead after sunset.

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