Two days after its new phase, the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky while the summer constellations ...

This is because a brighter background of the sky reduces the glare ... The fainter planet will look better as the night sky darkens, but you’re also racing the clock before it gets too close ...

Tip: Stars twinkle, planets usually don’t. Evening Sky This month, look west after sunset to observe Mars. The Red Planet will be due west, halfway above the horizon. As its nickname suggests ...

Currently, the planet Venus is visible, albeit very low in the west-northwest evening sky right after sundown. Those with obstructions such as trees or buildings toward the west may not be able to ...