Venus, the brightest planet visible from Earth, reached its peak brilliancy around Valentine’s Day and remains bright this week. Here’s how to see it before it disappears from view in March.
Located in the western sky after sunset or during twilight, Venus is easy to spot on a clear evening. Its brightness may be mistaken for an airplane, making it visible even when it’s not fully dark. Due to its extreme brightness, you can see Venus indoors with minimal light turned off, provided you have a western view.
Over the next month, Venus will move closer to the horizon each night before disappearing from view in March. In April, it will reappear in the morning sky, becoming visible at dawn. This week marks the last time we’ll witness Venus shining brightly in our evening skies until September 2026.
While cold weather may discourage outdoor stargazing, Venus’ brightness makes it an ideal sight to behold indoors or outdoors with proper gear. Dress warmly and take necessary precautions to avoid frostbite and hypothermia if you plan to view the planet outside.
Source: https://weather.com/science/space/news/2025-02-19-venus-bright-best-night-sky