"Ellen answers: Can we witness the rare alignment of five planets in late March?"

A rare planetary alignment featuring Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars is expected to be visible in the western sky after sunset on March 28. While some planets may be hard to spot, Venus will be the brightest and Uranus may require binoculars. Mars will be higher in the sky and located near the moon. The alignment will be clearest on March 28 but can be seen a few days before and after that date. Experts recommend heading to a place away from city lights with a clear sky and no obstructions on the horizon for best viewing.