Any clear, cloudless night this month is ideal to spot the planets. To get in on the sighting, go outside on a clear night a few hours after sunset and face south, said Kevin Williams, planetarium director at Buffalo State University.

A rare astronomical event will light up the night sky in January as six planets will be visible from the naked eye in what is known as a 'planetary parade'

Six planets grace the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. Related video above: The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems,