Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.

Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war himself, will appear brighter, bigger, and bolder in the night sky. This Martian exclamation point will further amplify the experience of the alignment.

January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.

Six planets will form a rare planetary alignment in the night sky on Jan. 21; here is everything you need to know about the 'planet parade' including how to watch it at night.

You won't see a majestic line of planets on Jan. 25 the way people on social media are promising, but you will see four bright planets if you look up.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be spotted without special equipment, with Uranus and Neptune requiring a telescope.

January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.

January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.