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Stargazers will have the chance to take in an alignment of 5 planets in the morning sky over the next few weeks.

(Associated Press file)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Stargazers, look to the heavens. Beginning tomorrow morning, a unique planetary alignment will take place including the 5 planets visible in the night sky.

For the next few weeks you'll be able to see Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter together before dawn. The planets will form a line, with Mercury closest to the horizon and Jupiter highest in the sky.

While it is possible to view the planets from the city, those in outlying areas will have a better view. Head outside about 45 minutes before sunrise and look to the south. A clear view of the horizon is important. Mercury will be closest to the ground, followed by Venus, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.

While the alignment will be visible without instruments, those in the city may wish to enlist the aid of an app to locate the dimmer planets.

Northeast Ohio's weather won't be conducive for sky viewing most of this week. At present, Sunday morning looks like the best chance to catch a glimpse of the alignment.