How to see the planets during the total eclipse [Video]

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — The total solar eclipse on April 8 is a truly rare celestial event. Millions are expected to travel for it and it will offer a rare look at every planet in our solar system – provided the weather cooperates.

“All of the naked eye planets are there,” said Lara Eakins with the University of Texas Department of Astronomy. The eclipse will block out all of the sun’s light during totality, making the night sky visible for anyone with a clear view.

“It’s not going to be like, you know, really, really dark. So that is going to limit your ability to see Saturn, Mars and Mercury. But Venus, definitely, you should be able to pick out because you can see Venus in the daytime now,” Eakins said.

All of the visible planets and a comet will be in the sky, but where do you look? The below illustration lays it out for you: