Prepare to be dazzled on Monday morning by spectacular 'double star'

The two brightest planets in the sky will form a "double star" on Monday, which could lead to a flurry of UFO sightings.

Jupiter and Venus will be able to seen before sunrise at around 5am appearing only 0.2 degrees apart, American Live Wire reported.

Their combined brightness and low position in the sky could keep police and Ministry of Defence switchboards busy with reports of UFOs.

Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy said that it will be a “striking sight” to see them so close together.

“Undoubtedly people could mistake them for a UFO, especially being so low down,” he said.

“They might appear to move around because of the distortion effect of the atmosphere.”

Though a small telescope promises a dramatic view, a pair of binoculars will also do the trick.

“People who have buildings, hills or trees in the way might miss it, but even a roof top in London should offer a good view,” Mr Scagell said.