'Parade of the Planets': Will you be able to view planetary alignment with naked eye?

For the past few weeks, it has been reported that the "Parade of the Planets" is set to grace the skies today, igniting excitement among skygazers.

Several reports have suggested that people will be able to witness six planets, including Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn, aligned through the naked eye.

However, while experts have confirmed that such an event will occur, they also clarified that skygazers may not be able to witness the event with the naked eye, disappointing those who were eagerly waiting for this day.

Nevertheless, according to a report by USA Today, experts have urged people not to be disappointed.

They have said that skygazers should wait until the end of the month to see the planetary alignment.

Experts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and Astronomers Without Borders both agree that Monday may not be the best time to see the planetary parade. 

That's because Uranus, Mercury and Jupiter will be swallowed up by the sun's light and be too close to the horizon to be visible.

So far, this year has been pretty eventful for backyard astronomers. 

Earthlings kicked off the chain of celestial events this year with the solar eclipse in April, then the northern lights made a rare appearance in May, and now a parade of planets will make its 2024 debut.