Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.

A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when to look up at the stars.

On Jan. 25, 2025, a rare planetary alignment will illuminate the night sky. The dance has already begun. Here's how to watch it from Mexico.