I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy.

The year is off to a strong start for astronomy lovers. If you’re an astronomy lover, 2025 is already starting off strong with a stunning skywatching event. In January, you have the opportunity to take in four bright planets—Jupiter,