Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.”― PlatoGalactic Sun WheelTalon AbraxasPlanet Parades’ In January And MarchIn January, six planets—Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus (not visible), and Neptune (not visible)—are gracing the night sky. Look west shortly after sunset to spot Venus and Saturn, while Jupiter and Mars can be found in the east. A great evening for planet-spotting is Jan. 21, when the moon reaches its Last Quarter phase and rises around midnight.By early March, Mercury joins the planetary lineup, visible briefly in the first week of the month. On March. 8, look west right after sunset to catch Mercury between Saturn and Venus before it quickly sinks below the horizon, accompanied by a crescent moon.