Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are all visible after sunset, but social media claims about it being a rare "planetary alignment" are not correct. Here's how to see it.

Any clear, cloudless night this month is ideal to spot the planets. To get in on the sighting, go outside on a clear night a few hours after sunset and face south, said Kevin Williams, planetarium director at Buffalo State University.

Six planets grace the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. Related video above: The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems,