Five Planets Align for the First Time Since 2005

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn align in a spectacular celestial show. The alignment was first visible just before dawn on January 20. and will continue until the morning of February 20.

According to astronomers, the best time to see the alignment is likely to be before dawn beginning to mid-February, 2016.

Jupiter rises first, in the evening hours, followed by Mars after midnight and then Saturn, Venus and Mercury. The planets won’t be in an exact line, but more scattered. They should be visible to the naked eye if the skies are clear.

Use Star Walk 2 for iOS or Android to choose the best time and find the extraordinary alignment in the morning sky!