With Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn appearing visible to the ... distance apart,” reaching their closest on Jan. 17-18 for a kiss to kick off the new year.

are January 17 and 18 when it will be in conjunction with Venus. The two will share a cosmic kiss before Saturn moves more westerly in the night sky. Jupiter will also be extremely easy to spot.

So are Jupiter and Mars, while in a few short weeks, Venus and Saturn will "kiss" in the post-sunset sky. Look to the west; as soon as it gets dark, you will see Venus, with clear skies allowing.