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In Chicago, the skyline can light up the night — but look a little higher and the stars will put on a show, too.

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Greetings everyone! Welcome to another wonderful year of looking at some of the best night skies on the planet.

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.