If you've looked up at the night sky in January, chances are you've seen some of the brightest views of our solar system in over a year.

In the early evening, look to the southwest and you'll see Venus (the brightest object in the sky after the Sun and Moon) and Saturn. If you’ve got a small telescope, seeing the rings of Saturn is a special treat. In the northeast viewers can find Mars and Jupiter, famous for its bands and large moons.

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.