Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system.

Across Yorkshire people have been reacting to the spectacular display in the skies as four planets are in alignment. This week, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are aligned in the night sky above the Earth. This display, which is visible with the naked eye, appears to be a line, as the path is traced by the Sun.

Six planets, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn can be seen in the night sky. You'll need binoculars or a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus but they're out there too.

Baker said that there are other astronomical events that may be more interesting than the parade of planets. Baker said Mars and Jupiter would be best to see through a telescope right now. Mars is the closest it will be to Earth in the last two years, meaning the red planet will appear larger in the night sky.

Starting at 12:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT) on Saturday (Jan. 25), astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project will stream live telescope views of all six of the planets in marching order. You can watch the livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project directly on their website or YouTube channel.

Planetary Parade A rare alignment of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune is visible this month and into early February. Peak viewing occurs on January 29, coinciding with the new moon for darker skies.

Throughout much of January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be visible splayed out in a long arc across the heavens, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn being ...

On Tuesday evening (January 21), six planets will line up in the night's sky – Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Best viewed in clear skies free of cloud, the individual ...

A rare celestial event is lighting up the skies over Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand, with six planets aligning in a stunning display. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible t

The upcoming planetary parade is an astronomical event that occurs only once in several years, making it a rare and unmissable opportunity for stargazers.

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.