6 planets will line up in the sky this weekend -- how and when to see it

This weekend, a planetary parade will occur as the moon, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Mercury, and Venus line up in the sky shortly after sunset. For optimal viewing, head outdoors 30-45 minutes post-sunset, looking toward the southern sky to easily spot Jupiter near the moon, while Saturn, Mercury, and Venus will be visible to the west. Neptune and Uranus require binoculars or telescopes to view. The alignment will last into early March, though Mercury will soon dip below the horizon.