Many of us have experienced it: camping in the Outback at night, no streetlights, no houselights, no skyglow of the city, ...

Unlike prior parades, this one is set to last quite a while since the planets are in advantageous spots in the sky. You should be able to see all six planets nightly until the last week of February.

Creature comforts and bling of all manner may be in short supply, but for the intrepid there are rich rewards.

The stories of three people stranded in the Australian outback ... In winter, outback temperatures can drop to freezing levels at night which means that warm clothing is also essential for survival.