It’s Venus. From January through September, the closest planet to Earth dominated the post-sunset night western sky as the “Evening Star,” becoming ever-brighter, before sinking back into ...

Venus — the resplendent evening star attains a stunning ... Soon after sunset on Feb. 1, direct your attention to the southwest sky to view a striking celestial tableau: A slender waxing ...

Two planets stand side by side as the evening twilight continues to delight and colorful stars shine in the sky this week.