A spectacular celestial event is set to unfold in the early-morning sky next month as six planets align in a rare planetary lineup. This extraordinary phenomenon will offer skygazers a mesmerizing view of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Mercury all in a straight line along the ecliptic.

Such planetary lineups occur due to the flat plane in which the planets orbit around the Sun, known as the ecliptic. While each planet’s orbit is slightly inclined from the ecliptic, they generally align along this plane when viewed from Earth, creating a captivating visual spectacle.

The current lineup began with Mars and Saturn visible in the eastern sky before dawn, with Mars transitioning from Cetus to Pisces and Saturn positioned near the star Phi (ϕ) Aquarii in Aquarius. Neptune, although too faint to be seen without a telescope, is also present in Pisces, while Mercury rises just before the Sun in the same constellation.

As Venus approaches its conjunction with the Sun, becoming invisible to observers, Jupiter and Uranus will emerge from the Sun’s glare to join the planetary alignment. On June 3, all six planets will be perfectly aligned in the sky, offering a stunning celestial display.

To witness this remarkable event, sky enthusiasts are encouraged to look east about 20 minutes before sunrise on June 3. The lineup will span from Jupiter on the eastern horizon through Mercury, Uranus, Mars, and Neptune, culminating with Saturn in the western sky.