Upcoming Planetary Lineup Offers Rare Skywatching Opportunity

Six planets and the moon will align in the pre-dawn sky from May 31 to June 5, 2024, with optimal viewing on June 3.

The lineup includes Saturn, Neptune, Mars, Uranus, Mercury, and Jupiter, along with the waning crescent moon.
Optimal viewing times are about 30-40 minutes before sunrise, with the best chance on June 3.
Neptune and Uranus will require binoculars or a telescope to spot due to their faintness.
Mercury and Jupiter will be challenging to see due to their proximity to the sun's glare.
Venus will not be visible as it is at superior conjunction, reappearing in late July.