A Rare, , 5-Planet Alignment , Will Be Visible This Month.<br />CNN reports that a rare phenomenon <br />will occur this weekend as a five-planet <br />alignment graces the night sky.<br />CNN reports that a rare phenomenon <br />will occur this weekend as a five-planet <br />alignment graces the night sky.<br />The alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn begins early in the morning hours of June 3. .<br />It has not <br />occurred since December 2004. .<br />According to 'Sky & Telescope,' <br />the distance between Mercury and Saturn <br />will be smaller this time than it was in 2004.<br />In order to spot Mercury, viewers will need binoculars and a clear view of the eastern horizon.<br />Mercury will reportedly <br />become brighter and easier<br />to see as June progresses.<br />Diana Hannikainen, observing editor of 'Sky & Telescope,' says that the other aligned planets should consistently be visible to the naked eye.<br />According to Hannikainen, <br />the best time to see the alignment <br />is 30 minutes before sunrise. .<br />The phenomenon will be visible <br />to people around the world. .<br />In the Northern Hemisphere, <br />stargazers should look to the <br />eastern and southeastern horizon.<br />Those in the Southern Hemisphere should <br />look to the eastern and northeastern sky.<br />On June 24, the waning <br />crescent moon will join the alignment <br />between Venus and Mars
