Mercury is visible over the eastern horizon before sunrise for about the first
two weeks of the month. It is rising closer to the time of sunrise as Mercury is moving eastward toward
superior conjunction later this month.
Venus is visible in the evening skies at sunset but due the angle of the ecliptic Venus stays somewhat low over the western horizon -
for northern hemisphere observers.
Mars is becoming increasingly higher above the northeastern horizon at sunrise
and consequently is becoming more visible. Watch Mars as it moves eastward lining up with the twin stars Castor and Pollux.
Jupiter shines brightly over the northeastern horizon before sunrise and contrasts nicely with the
reddish star Betelgeuse in Orion off to the right (west).
Saturn is visible over the southwestern horizon at sunset and sets by around midnight local time.
Mercury is visible over the eastern horizon before sunrise for about the first
two weeks of the month. It is rising closer to the time of sunrise as Mercury is moving eastward toward
superior conjunction later this month.
