HONG KONG, March 27 (Xinhuanet) -- If weather permits, Hong Kong residents will be able to witness an astronomical phenomenon known as the "parade of the five planets" from late March to early April.

    According to Hong Kong Observatory, the so-called "parade of the five planets" means that the five brightest planets in the solar system - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn - will be on the same side of the Sun.

    From the Earth's perspective, the five planets can be observed in the same night sky, said Hong Kong Observatory. Therefore, the phenomenon can be observed after sunset from about 6:30 p.m. (1030GMT) to 8:00 p.m. (1200 GMT).

    For the parade in March-April, the five planets will appear from west to east near the ecliptic in the order of Mercury, Venus, Mars Saturn and Jupiter. Mercury will be near the western horizon.Higher up will be Venus, Mars and Saturn in the west or west-northwest while Jupiter will be positioned high in the east-southeast.

    The best places to observe the phenomenon will be on high grounds with unobstructed views to the west-northwest, said the observatory. Enditem