While the planets are technically always "aligned" along the same plane in our sky, seeing so many at once is a special opportunity

All seven of the other planets in our solar system are about to become visible at once in a great planetary alignment – here’s how to spot the celestial show

If you’re looking for a way to fill an evening this month with something wonderous, look no further than the night sky above your head. For the rest of the month, observers will be treated to a planetary parade featuring appearances from every single one of the non-Earth planets in the solar system.