Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war himself, will appear brighter, bigger, and bolder in the night sky. This Martian exclamation point will further amplify the experience of the alignment.

Currently, six planets are visible in the sky in a line—and soon enough, a seventh will join them, according to the BBC. And while seeing two or more planets at once isn't rare, spotting six definitely is,