Here's how to get an amazing view of the planet Venus this winter

Tonight — October 24, 2016 — or any evening between now and about next March, look for the brilliant planet Venus to light up the twilight sky after sunset. Given a clear view in the sunset direction, it’ll be hard to miss this dazzling world from any part of Earth. That’s because Venus ranks as the third-brightest celestial body in the heavens, after the sun and moon. Just be sure to look relatively early — as soon after sunset as you can. Venus will be the first star-like object to p...