This week, the night sky features an enchanting display. After sunset, look west to see Venus and Mars closely aligned. Jupiter shines prominently in the southern sky, while Saturn is visible low on the eastern horizon.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the crescent moon will join the scene near Venus.

Look for Orion with its recognizable belt of three stars. Follow this belt southeast to find Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, and don’t miss Aldebaran, the fiery orange star marking the eye of Taurus the Bull. Look for the Pleiades above Aldebaran. https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/