A unique planetary parade will be seen in the night sky

Photo Credit: Forbes There's always a lot to see in the night sky on a clear night, free of light pollution. An opportunity to marvel at what is referred to as a "planetary parade" will be available this week, including tonight, with a clear view of the western sky. This occurs when several planets, in this case, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars, line up in the night sky. The unusual sight of six important celestial bodies aligning together can be appreciated with the addition of a brightly lit moon. The best part is that the planets will all be visible through clear sky everywhere on Earth, regardless of where you are. Photo Credit: Telescope Nights While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the moon are visible to the unaided eye, it is advised to use binoculars or a telescope to see Mercury and Uranus well. However, it should be emphasized that the spectacle will only be visible for around 30 minutes after sunset, so there won't be much time to catch the procession. Moreover, keep in mind that the planets will be close to the horizon, so look for a location free of obstructions like mountains, trees, and other structures. Go somewhere dark and as far away from light pollution as you can for the finest view of the night sky. You can find out the exact location of the planets with the use of one of these fantastic astronomy apps. Also Read: Astronomers Discover Residual Planet Orbiting 10 billion year old stars Take another look on Tuesday night, soon after sunset, if you miss the planetary parade tonight or if cloud cover obscures your view. The rare astronomical event this week comes just after another extraordinary occurrence in space, which occurred just a few days ago when a sizable asteroid slammed with Earth and the moon.