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.

Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system.

Claims of a "rare planetary alignment" are misleading; it's just visible planets. A true "golden conjunction" occurs on Sept. 8, 2040.

"A parade of planets, also sometimes referred to as a planetary alignment, is when several planets in our solar system appear to line up in the sky from our perspective here on Earth," John Conafay, CEO of Integrate Space, tells TODAY.com.

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be visible, four of them to the naked eye - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. VIDEO ABOVE: 2024 solar eclipse: How it looked in Erie,

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.

With frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills, you may want to wait a few more days to check them out. Don't worry - they're not going anywhere.

Skywatchers: A six-planet alignment peaks this week as Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn come together for view shortly after sunset in the sky.

Discover how the 2025 Planet Parade affects your zodiac sign. Learn which signs will get lucky and which will face challenges during this rare celestial event.

A planetary conjunction, also known as a planetary parade, is set to cross the night skies this week, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers.

Six planets align in a rare planetary parade visible across January and February offering stargazers an unforgettable experience.