January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.

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.

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.

January started out with a meteor shower and now has a planetary alignment in store. Here's what you'll be able to see and when to catch the event.

A rare "planetary parade" will be visible in Bengaluru between January and February 2025. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will align and be visible to the naked eye, with the best views expected before January 21.

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.