The six planets will be visible in the days immediately leading up to Jan. 21, and for about four weeks afterward. Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye. You'll need a high-powered viewing device like a telescope to spot Neptune and Uranus.

You'll be able to view a rare alignment of planets this month and into February. Our astrotourism expert reveals the best places and ways to see the awesome spectacle.

A very rare parade of planets is happening right now. Here are the planets that will be visible tonight and where to look for them.

Australians are getting a rare chance to see a parade of planets. For the next couple of months, all the planets of the Solar System will be closely aligned in the night sky, giving an extraordinary opportunity for a space spectacle.