Don't Miss the Rare Planetary Alignment This Week: Here's How to See It.

Five planets, including Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury, will align for a rare planetary parade on June 17 before sunrise. The alignment can be seen in the sky, but it requires clear skies, impeccable timing, and an obstructed view of the eastern horizon. Jupiter will be the brightest planet, followed by Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune. The last two planets may require binoculars or a telescope to spot. The alignment is a visual phenomenon and not an actual planetary parade. The next 5-planetary alignment won't happen again until Sept. 8, 2040.