Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and the nights leading up to the holiday weekend will offer stargazers the opportunity to witness several celestial sights.
The planetary duo of Venus and Mars will be visible in the western sky every cloud-free evening into July, with Venus outshining every star in the sky. At first glance, the red planet may blend in with nearby stars, but its nickname will help onlookers spot the planet as it will glow slightly orange or red above and to the left of Venus.
