India, April 17 -- Planetary Parade in April 2026: A rare astronomical event is set to light up the early morning sky this April 2026, as four planets-Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune-appear in a compact grouping known as a "planetary parade." The celestial alignment will be visible before sunrise and is expected to draw interest from skywatchers across the world, including India.

Key Dates and Times

The planetary alignment will not be a single-day event but a short viewing window lasting several days.

Astronomers identify the main visibility period as:

- Peak visibility: April 16 to April 21, 2026- Best viewing days: April 18 to April 20, 2026- End of strong visibility: Around April 23, 2026

During this period, the planets will ap...