Though such alignments aren't unheard of, this particular formation was special due to the sheer number of planets visible together.

FOUR planets are visible in the night sky. You will have to battle January clouds, but here is how to find them.

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.

Stargazers, prepare for the parade of planets that will take place over the next few nights in the sky. 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.

Venus and Saturn are currently in conjunction, meaning the planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth. These two planets are visible in the southwest sky.

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.

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.