When to look up and why it’s special – NBC Chicago

Stargazers can witness a planetary parade in January and part of February, featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye, with Uranus and Neptune requiring binoculars or telescopes. Experts debunk social media claims of a once-in-a-lifetime alignment on Jan. 25, highlighting that while not rare, the 2025 event will offer more planets visible during evening hours. The key is to go outside on a clear night after sunset and look south to see the planets shining brighter than stars, with a unique brightness distinguishing them from twinkling stars.

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