Five of the seven planets may be visible with the naked eye. But after Friday, Mercury and Saturn will appear too faint and too low on the horizon for most people to see. IE 11 is not supported.

It comes after presenter Rob Wotton choked up during his final appearance after 27 years at the channel. Mail Sport first broke the news of Sky's intended redundancy programme.

Sky Sports News has let go of seven prominent figures in a significant reshuffle, including well-known presenter Rob Wotton and senior reporter Melissa Reddy. Wotton made an emotional farewell ...