The show begins a bit after midnight when Saturn becomes visible to the naked eye, followed by Jupiter, Mars and Venus over the following hours.
From June 23 to June 25, a small crescent moon will sneak between Venus and Mars, as if standing in for Earth in the predawn planetary lineup. .To get the best view of the alignment, stargazers should find a spot with a clear view of the horizon toward the east, according to NPR.If you miss the alignment this year, you won't have another chance to see the five planets line up in sequential order until 2040, NPR added.
After June, the planets will gradually start to go their separate ways, with Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Venus starting to appear more spread out in the sky, according to NASA.By September, Venus and Saturn will no longer be visible to most observers in the morning hours — so catch them while you can.