On January 25, 2025, a rare astronomical event will occur when several planets in our solar system align in a specific configuration. This alignment, known as a planetary conjunction, will involve the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn appearing close together in the night sky.
Planetary conjunctions are not uncommon, but the alignment on January 25, 2025, is notable because it will be the first time in over a century that these five planets will be visible simultaneously in the night sky. The last time a similar alignment occurred was in 1901, and the next time it is expected to happen is in 2161.