Stargazers who haven’t had a chance to check out this month’s planet parade will want to look up soon because there’s something about the January event that is particularly special. But it might not be what you’ve seen on social media.

Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war himself, will appear brighter, bigger, and bolder in the night sky. This Martian exclamation point will further amplify the experience of the alignment.

A planet parade will be happening high above the earth. But there is a debate on whether it is as special as you may be seeing on social media.

Planet Parade 2025 is an incredible celestial event that promises to bring six planets into alignment. This rare event can be observed across the United States, with several astronomy events planned for enthusiasts to witness the alignment up close.

Look up! Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a "planetary parade," and most will be able to be seen with the naked eye.

Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system.

Skywatchers can spot Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky with the naked eye, but two other planets might need a telescope to be seen.

A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when to look up at the stars.

You might want to keep your eyes on the skies through next month: Six planets will align in January and February.

Alignments of five or more planets are rare—there will be two more featuring five or more planets this year, but after that the next won’t happen until 2040.