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‘We’re very fortunate’: stargazers to see almost all planets aligned in the night sky at the same time

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Stargazers are being treated to a rare planetary alignment this month , also known as a “planet parade’, with most of the planets visible in the night sky at the same time.

Mars , Jupiter , Saturn and Venus would be the most conspicuous, especially around 21 January .

The sun is in opposition, meaning “you’re looking at Mars , and the sun is behind you”.

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