Rare Astrological Event Above New York State Friday

When you are out this weekend after sunset and before sunrise, look up! There is a rare opportunity to see 5 planets lined up overhead.

Starting this weekend, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn aligned in planetary order!

There is something special about getting your first telescope as a kid. We recently gave our sons a small telescope and they love it! For some reason, our three-year-old son, Teddy, loves everything to do with the moon. Even on the cloudiest night, he wants to use the telescope to take a closer look at the moon.

Hopefully the weather is going to cooperate and we can get a clear, unobstructed look at the planets lining up. I have to admit, I will be trying to get a turn with the telescope (if the kids allow me to) to see what this rare cosmic phenomenon.