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Here are the key points:

1. A rare planetary alignment, referred to as a "planetary parade," will be visible in the UK on January 24 and 25, 2025.
2. Six planets—Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus—will line up in the night sky.
3. Neptune and Uranus will require binoculars or a telescope to be seen.
4. The planets will remain visible throughout January and February 2025.
5. On February 28, 2025, a spectacular alignment of seven planets will occur, which won't happen again until 2492.
6. The best time to view the planetary parade in January is during the first couple of hours after sunset.
7. Saturn and Venus will appear close together in the southwest, Jupiter will be high overhead, and Mars will be in the east.
8. Mars will be at "opposition," making its closest approach to Earth in two years, appearing bigger and brighter.
9. Astronomers recommend finding an area with minimal light pollution and allowing 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
10. The Met Office forecasts clear skies in Scotland and southern England for optimal viewing on January 25.