See Mars shine very close to the crescent moon in the pre-dawn sky Saturday. Here's where to look.

There is a close encounter of worlds happening right against the horizon at sunrise on Saturday.

If you can see low between buildings and trees, you can see the moon and Mars in the sky.

If you want an observing challenge, you may also spot Mercury and Saturn, both of which will be visible in the predawn sky.

How to see the planets in the night sky.

In New York City, Mars and the moon will be visible at 5:01 a.m. You can see it from the sky at 6:48 a.m. According to In-The-Sky.org, the time is 3:20 pm.

The moon is passing by the planets.

Let us know if you take a picture of the moon, Mars or Venus. You can send comments and images to spacephotos@space.com.

The sun, moon and planets share a path across the sky known as the ecliptic, which is the plane of our solar system. The moon passes into Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse, which will happen next in May.

The naked eye can see Mars at a magnitude 1.5, Venus at a magnitude 4.3, and Saturn at a magnitude 0.7. The moon will be easy to spot. In dark-sky conditions, typical eyes can see up to magnitude 6.0.

If you can, go out before sunrise at least 20 minutes earlier. Shield yourself from any stray lights. If you have to consult a star chart, use a red filter to preserve your vision. Skywatchers in the cold regions will need to dress warmly.

Calculating the distances between Mars and the moon can be done with a telescope or binoculars, but it won't fit into a single view.

If you want to see planets in the night sky with a telescope or binoculars, check out our guide for the best deals. If you need equipment, consider our best cameras for Astrophotography and best lens for Astrophotography to make sure you are ready for the next planet sight.

If you miss this conjunction, NASA says there will be more to come.

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