A rare planetary alignment of six planets, including four visible to the naked eye, is currently occurring in the night sky. The best time to view this spectacle is about 45 minutes after sunset, when Venus and Saturn are prominent in the southwest.
Four planets are currently visible in the night sky: Venus and Saturn in the southwest, Jupiter high in the southeast, and Mars in the east. The alignment is not a rare event, but it doesn’t happen every year, making it worth checking out for stargazers. Neptune and Uranus are also visible, although they are not bright enough to be seen without a telescope.
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is currently lost in the morning sky due to the sun’s glare. The BepiColumbo spacecraft recently took close-up images of Mercury’s craters.
This alignment occurs because all planets orbit the sun along an imaginary path called the ecliptic. Observers can view this alignment from any point on Earth as long as they see the night side of the planet.
Note: This rare alignment will continue through February, with additional celestial events such as a crescent moon joining Venus and Saturn in the coming weeks.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/01/18/stunning-planet-parade-visible-in-night-sky-this-week—when-and-where-to-look