Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

Evening sky: Venus hangs low in the west around 6 p.m. setting around 10 p.m. in early December and by 9 p.m. late in the month. Saturn rises around 2 p.m. and sets around 12 a.m. early in the ...