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Tips for viewing the planetary parade

Now is a really exciting time to look up at the night sky, as astrophotographer Josh Dury is keen to let everyone know.

There is currently a celestial event otherwise known as a planetary parade.

During the course of a night you can see up to six planets such as Mars, Neptune and Venus with the naked eye.

Josh managed to capture the parade of planets from a spot high on the Mendips.

Video journalist: Will Richards

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