That bright "star" in the west after sunset is Venus, often called the "Evening Star". It will shine brightly for most of the rest of 2026, peaking in August.
Track the waning gibbous moon and bright star Antares in the pre-dawn sky on March 9. Learn where and when to see them, with telescope and binocular guidance.
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