Seven planets currently form a rare "planet parade" in February's evening sky, with three easy to see with the naked eye, and two more possible. It will return in 2036.
For a few days around this date, we can try spotting Venus in bright twilight both immediately before sunrise and right after sunset. It rapidly zooms into the morning sky, reaching an angular ...
"Next will be the brightest thing in the sky outside of the moon," he said. "The planet Venus. It'll be that bright, starlike thing people see in the west after sunset. Easy-peasy to see." ...
Venus remains very bright ... sunset. They will appear near the western horizon, so avoid any obstacles that may hamper your view. March opens with Venus and Mercury visible in the evening sky ...
It won't appear this bright from Earth ... into the glare of sunset, reappearing in the morning sky come April. Venus goes through phases, which can be seen with a simple telescope.
The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile's Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.