A story is starting to spread that five planets will “align” on the morning of June 17, 2023. The sky will align with planets on Saturday just before dawn. And, if you want to witness them wake up early this weekend.If the weather cooperates, Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will all be visible at once. See how to locate the planet parade below.When and where can I find themLook for a location with less light pollution and a clear view of the horizon for the greatest sights.An hour or so before sunrise, Mercury will be the last object to appear in the sky. Up until the sun rises, if you step outside at that time, you may see all five planets spanning the sky, from Saturn higher in the sky to Mercury near the horizon.Do I need a telescope or binocularsIt will be simpler to see some planets than others.The brightest and easiest to observe planets will be Jupiter and Saturn. Although Mercury will be a little fainter, it may still be visible to the unaided eye. Youll likely need to grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus.Key points:Jupiter will be visible and simple to find. It will be the brightest point of light in this area of the sky and will be low in the east.Mercury may be your third target. If the horizon to the east-northeast is clear, you might be able to see it without any assistance.The fourth-brightest of the five planets we are aiming for is Uranus, although it has the drawback of being close to the rising sun. It is around midway between Jupiter and Mercury. It may be visible as a greenish-blue dot or perhaps a tiny disc in clear skies.Although it is higher in the sky, this object is the faintest. From Jupiter to Saturn, it is almost two-thirds of the way there. Neptune is currently located beneath the circlet asterism in the constellation Pisces. Even under the best of circumstances, it is difficult to locate the eighth planet from the sun.How common is thisIn March, a different set of five planets appeared with a somewhat different composition. In July, a three-planet alignment will take place. This occurs when, as seen from Earth, the planets are aligned on one side of the sun.About 45 minutes before sunrise, seasoned viewers will start looking for the planets. Because the ecliptic is perpendicular to the horizon at this time of year, observers in the Southern Hemisphere will have an advantage. The ecliptic forms a low line slightly above the horizon in the north. So, before the suns light begins to fill the sky, the South will have more time to look.
