Early January: Venus and Saturn begin to draw close in the southwest. ・Mid-January (January 17-18): Venus and Saturn reach their closest point before parting ways. ・Throughout the month ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Saturn is already visible in the post-sunset night sky, but it will reach its annual opposition on September 7-8, 2024.

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible to the southeast at night, and all four will be placed high-enough above the horizon to make viewing easier, especially if nearby buildings or ...