January 20, 2024: Before sunrise, planet Mercury races into bright morning twilight. It is to Venus’ lower left. After sunset the moon is with the Pleiades.

See the accompanying article - 2024, January 20: Mercury Scurries toward Sunlight

January 19, 2024: After sunset, use a binocular to spot planet Uranus near the January Moon.  Bright Jupiter is part of the scene.

January 17-18, 2024: Bright Jupiter is with the January Moon.  Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon are visible after sundown.

January 16-19, 2024: Brilliant Venus and Mercury are at minimum separation, the closest they appear for this apparition of both planets.

January 15-21, 2024:  Look for the evening moon as it waxes eastward.  The lunar orb is near Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus.

January 15, 2024: See Neptune near the moon after sundown.  Use a binocular to see it.

January 14, 2024: Look eastward for Orion after sunset.  The Hunter rises into view during the night.

January 13, 2024:  Locate Venus and Mercury in a celestial footrace before sunrise.  After sundown, the moon is near Capricornus’ tail.

January 12-14, 2024:  After sunset, the early winter evening moon is with Saturn in the southwest.

January 12, 2024:  Before daybreak, spot Mercury at greatest elongation, to the lower left of Morning Star Venus.