Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

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.

Six of the planets in our solar system will line up, in what is sometimes called a 'planetary parade'. They include Venus, Jupiter and Saturn and Mars which can all be seen in the sky with the naked eye.

This month, six of the planets will be visible in the night sky in an event called a planetary parade. Here’s how kids can see it.