The ringed planet is getting lower in the southwestern evening sky with each passing day, so try to spot it soon. Credit: Damian Peach
Key Takeaways:
- The article presents a current opportunity for astronomical observation of multiple planets.
- It highlights the visibility of four out of the five planets typically observable without optical aid.
- Specific planetary locations are provided, with Venus and Saturn in the west, Jupiter overhead, and Mars in the east.
- The text emphasizes the infrequent occurrence of such a favorable alignment for readily spotting numerous planets.
In this episode, Dave Eicher invites you to go out and spot the many planets currently in our night sky. You’ll see four of the five planets visible without optical aid. Venus and Saturn are in the west; Jupiter lies overhead; and Mars is in the east. Opportunities to see so many easy-to-spot planets don’t come around too often, so go out and have a look.
