Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

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.

From January to March, the night sky will host a spectacular parade of planets featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The alignment peaks on January 25 and Mercury joins the display by late February,

A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when to look up at the stars.

Skywatchers: A six-planet alignment peaks this week as Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn come together for view shortly after sunset in the sky.

Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.

A parade in the sky is happening throughout January. Six planets—including Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter—will appear to line up in the atmosphere. According to the Philippine Atmospheric,