Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and Saturn through the end of January, according to Farmer's Almanac. Mercury will emerge in the night sky at the end of February, replacing Saturn.

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.

Stargazers hoping to view a rare celestial phenomenon that is lighting up the night sky have one month left. Six of the planets in our solar system are currently lining up in an event known as a planetary parade.