"Rare Six-Planet Alignment to Grace the Sky on June 3"

In the early hours of June 3 and 4, 2024, six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—will align in a rare celestial event known as a planet parade. While Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope will be needed to see Uranus and Neptune. This alignment occurs because the planets orbit the Sun on a flat plane called the ecliptic. Future alignments are also expected on August 28, 2024, January 18, 2025, and a full planetary alignment on February 28, 2025. Various tools and apps can help viewers locate the planets in the sky.