Parade of five planets on display in B.C. skies Tuesday evening

Five of the sun’s eight major planets will be lined up on the western horizon this Tuesday just after sunset.

The astronomical delight will comprise Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus — all in a visible line from the horizon to the crescent moon.

NASA astronomer Bill Cooke says the best way to get a glimpse is to stand somewhere with a clear view of the western horizon.

The planets will stretch from the horizon to halfway up the night sky.

Mercury and Jupiter (the first and fifth planets from the sun) will dip below the horizon around 30 minutes after sunset, that is 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday.