
As seen from around the globe, Venus – the brightest planet – is in the west after sunset now. The star to the left of Venus in this photo is Aldebaran, brightest star in Taurus the Bull. Photo taken May 9, 2018, by Peter Lowenstein in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

At the same time you’re seeing Venus in the west, you can also see Jupiter – the second-brightest planet – ascending in the east after sunset. As if on 2 ends of a seesaw, Jupiter rises, while Venus sets. Photo taken May 9, 2018, by Peter Lowenstein in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
Read more: EarthSky’s guide to the bright planets