GabyThis early summer, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will stage a planetary parade, lining up on one side of the Sun.
Astronomers say the best time to look is about an hour before sunrise on June 3 and 4, and possibly for a few days around those dates.
What you can see depends on several factors: when you wake up, how much light pollution you have, and whether you have binoculars or a small telescope.
What can you see?
The current parade is considered a major alignment — one that includes five or six planets. A full alignment would include all seven. The last major parade happened in April and included five planets.
Most astronomers say Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will appear fairly dim and may be hard to see with the naked eye. Mars and Saturn will be easier to spot.
NRAO director Joe Pesce offered a more optimistic take. “It’s quite likely we’ll be able to see Mercury and, of course, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. You can see Uranus and Neptune too, but you’ll need binoculars or a telescope to make out those two,” he said.
As Pesce noted, the alignment should be visible for several days before and after June 3. If you miss it, another parade is expected at the end of August, and several similar events are expected throughout 2025.
Astrologers say the June parade will have the biggest impact on Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Aquarius, with people born under those signs likely feeling a boost of energy to pursue important goals.
Live Science says experts recommend using the online tools TimeandDate and Stellarium. These sites show viewing times for your location and let you track the event in real time.
