Check a clear weather forecast for your location
Find a dark spot away from bright lights
Look shortly after sunset or before sunrise
Use a sky map app to locate visible planets
Face the direction the app shows
Look for very bright, steady points of light
Use binoculars for a closer view if needed
Give your eyes 15 to 20 minutes to adjust to darkness
Avoid using bright phone lights while observing
Check a planet visibility chart for tonight’s exact planets