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The best time to view the planets in the sky is now. Apparently this is the best time in many years and the next such opportunity with be 2020.

According to the Houston Chronicle:

"The best of the best is happening now, with Mars, Saturn and Venus grouped in a tight triangle low in the western sky just after sunset. Mercury also is in view to the lower right of the triangle. By Wednesday, the tight group will begin to break up as the planets stretch out into a curved line. "

Check the linked story for more details, and get out there tonight and check it out.   Best view of planets in "many years" is now