Venus can be seen in the western sky after sunset in the constellation Taurus (the Bull) passing over Orion’s club and into Gemini (the Twins) by the end of the month. Venus will be higher and brighter every night. Venus is called the “Evening Star”. Venus looks like a very bright white star.

Mars can be seen high in the southwestern sky after sunset passing from the constellation Cancer (the Crab) toward Leo (the Lion). Mars is getting dimmer as it moves away from Earth. Mars sets a few hours before dawn. Mars looks like a ruddy-colored star.

Saturn can be seen in the southeastern sky after sunset in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Saturn shines brighter than Spica. Saturn is visible almost all night, setting before dawn. Saturn is best to view when it’s overhead after midnight. Saturn looks like a bright, amber-colored star.

Jupiter can be seen rising in the eastern sky before dawn in the constellation Pisces (the Fishes), located under the head of the western fish (below the Great Square of Pegasus). Jupiter can be seen for awhile before sunrise and is the brightest point in the early morning sky. Jupiter looks like a very bright, yellow-colored star.

Mercury can be seen the in the southeastern sky before sunrise south of the constellation Aries (the Ram). Mercury appears higher each night until it reaches its highest point on May 25th. Mercury looks like a small white star.