5 Planets Are About to Line Up in The Sky, And You Don't Even Need a Telescope

Sky watchers will be able to see all five of the planets in the sky at the same time in June.

They are going to appear in order of their distance from the Sun, starting with Mercury and ending with Saturn, from left to right.

The show will be visible towards the eastern horizon just before the Sun rises. In the Northern Hemisphere, look towards the east and the south, while in the Southern Hemisphere, look towards the east and the north.

On the mornings of June 3 and 4 the separation between Mercury and Saturn will be at its smallest, at a mere 91 degrees.

June 27 is another date that should be considered. The separation will increase to 107 degrees and the waning crescent Moon will show up between Venus and Mars.

It will be easier to spot Mercury on June 27 when it is clearly visible. The planetary show should be visible for about an hour.

These events and the visibility of the planets can vary depending on where you are in the world. Even if you get a few cloudy days, there should be plenty of time for everyone to see the five planets.

Being able to see the planets together like this is known as a conjunction, and the last one was in December 2004, so we recommend taking the chance of seeing this one.

On certain days, you may be able to see Neptune and Uranus too. You will need a telescope and binoculars to spot these dots, as these planets can't be seen with the naked eye.

This has been in the works for a while, and you might remember that in June there were five planets in the sky. It is a trick of perspective, but these are stunning sights to look at.