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02/28/2026

On February 28, the evening sky offers a beautiful lineup of six planets shining along the Sun’s path across the sky. It’s not a perfect straight line — but they’ll stretch in a gentle arc from west to east after sunset.

🌟 Jupiter will steal the show, glowing brilliantly in the eastern sky. With the Moon shining nearby, it’ll be the easiest and most eye-catching sight of the night.

🔭 Uranus sits higher up near the stars of Ta**us and may need binoculars to spot.

🌆 In the west, Venus, Mercury, and Saturn gather low near the horizon. Venus will stand out the most, while Mercury is fading and Saturn is becoming harder to see. A clear western view and good timing just after sunset will make all the difference.

🛰 Neptune is also there, but you’ll need a telescope to find it.

From the closest at tens of millions of kilometers to the farthest billions away, these distant worlds will share our sky at the same time a reminder of how alive and dynamic our solar system truly is.
Step outside, look up, and take a moment with the universe.

02/28/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT. HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE.

February 28. Planet Parade. The complete guide.

THE WINDOW.
Thirty minutes after sunset. Twenty minutes long.
After that, Mercury drops below the horizon and the six-planet
view is gone. Do not be five minutes late.

YOUR SUNSET TIMES TONIGHT.
Los Angeles: 6:04 PM. Window 6:34–6:54 PM.
Seattle: 6:12 PM. Window 6:42–7:02 PM.
Denver: 6:18 PM. Window 6:48–7:08 PM.
Chicago: 6:09 PM. Window 6:39–6:59 PM.
Dallas: 6:26 PM. Window 6:56–7:16 PM.
New York: 5:57 PM. Window 6:27–6:47 PM.
Miami: 6:22 PM. Window 6:52–7:12 PM.
Phoenix: 6:20 PM. Window 6:50–7:10 PM.

WHAT TO BRING.
Binoculars if you have them.
A sky map app on your phone set to tonight's date.
Something warm. It will be cooler than you expect outside.
A clear view to the west with no buildings or trees blocking
the horizon. This matters most for Mercury.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN ORDER.
Venus: blazing white-gold. Your anchor. Impossible to miss.
Saturn: pale gold, just above Venus. Almost touching it.
Jupiter: cream-white, high and dominant. Second brightest.
Mars: faint reddish-orange. Between Venus and Jupiter.
Mercury: very low, below Venus. 15-minute window. Use binoculars.
Uranus: binoculars only. Faint blue-green near Venus.

THE ONE RULE.
Find Venus first. Everything else is above and to the left of it.
Start with Venus. End with Mercury.
Do not start looking for Mercury before you have found Venus.

THE ONE MISTAKE.
Waiting until it is fully dark. Do not wait.
The window opens while the sky is still in twilight.
If the sky looks too bright to see planets, look anyway.
Venus will already be blazing. Start there.

Tonight. Face west. Thirty minutes after sunset.
You have been waiting for this.

Which planet are you most determined to find tonight?

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Scientists say Alzheimer’s might not be a brain disease after all:

The common theory that Alzheimer's disease is caused by the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain is now being challenged by a new theory. Scientists say Alzheimer's may be an autoimmune disease.

This theory is based on 30 years of research. It suggests that beta-amyloid, rather than being an abnormal protein, is actually a component of the brain's immune system.

Its role is to protect the brain from injury and infection, but due to the similarity between the fat molecules in bacterial membranes and brain cell membranes, beta-amyloid mistakenly attacks the brain cells it's meant to defend. This leads to a chronic, progressive loss of brain function, ultimately resulting in dementia.

This autoimmune misfire redefines Alzheimer’s as a disorder of the immune system. The autoimmune theory opens up new avenues for treatment by focusing on immune-regulating pathways in the brain, rather than solely targeting beta-amyloid. It offers a promising new direction for research and treatment, potentially leading to more effective therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body's own tissues, leading to inflammation and damage. There are over 80 recognized types, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and fever. While the exact causes are unclear, factors like genetics, infections, and environmental exposures may contribute.