Sun, Mars and Earth Align Tonight! Discover How to See the Star Show

If you like stargazing, then you're in luck. You're liable to see a spectacular show tonight. There will be a rare alignment of the sun, Mars and Earth tonight called "an opposition," which should provide some good viewing for those who want to see the rare site.

In fact, Mars is setting up for its closest approach in six years, according to Space.com. On April 14, the same night of the total lunar eclipse, it will come within 57.4 million miles of Earth. Tonight, though, it will appear to be orange and will be visible in the east-southeast at dusk.

Mars is relatively easy to find in the night sky. In order to see the planet, go out about an hour after sunset and look to the east-southeast. There, you should see a distinct red light in the sky. On April 14, when it's closest to Earth, you should be able to spy the Red Planet right above the moon, according to Tech Times. Because Mars rises over the course of the first part of the evening, you should get the best view of the planet just after midnight.

While you will be able to see Mars with your naked eye, though, a telescope will help matters. A 6-inch telescope with an eyepiece that magnifies 118-power will show Mars appearing as large as the full moon appears with the unaided eye, according to Space.com.

When it turns dark tonight, remember to look up. You may just see Mars in the sky-assuming weather conditions are favorable.