Currently, the planet Venus is visible, albeit very low in the west-northwest evening sky right after sundown. Those with obstructions such as trees or buildings toward the west may not be able to see Venus yet thanks to its very low altitude. But this current evening apparition of Venus is going to evolve into a very good one in the coming days and weeks, so let's get into a fuller explanation as to what is to come.
Venus passed superior conjunction (appearing to go directly behind the sun as seen from Earth) back on June 4. Initially, it was mired deep in the brilliant glare of the sun. Nonetheless, in the days that followed it moved on a steady — albeit very slow — course toward the east and gradually pulled away from the sun's vicinity.
