Five planets are visible in the night sky for the next two weeks in a rare astronomical alignment which has not happened for more than a decade.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye together in the morning sky until around February 20, a phenomenon that has not happened since 2005.

Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society, said the planets will appear in a scattered line from high in the north to low in the east.

What is happening?

When can the planets be seen and how long will it last?

Will I see all five planets?

Where should I look?

Where in the world will get the best view?

Tips to spot the planets in the morning sky?