To look for planets in the night sky, you need to know some basic astronomy. I will try to answer your question.. read more
While planets can be distinguished from the rest of the night sky by their position and their not twinkling, each planet also reflects the sun's light in a distinctive color that can further help identify it. read more
Note: Your closed fist held out at arm's length covers about 10 degrees of the night sky. The moon can be a helpful guide to identifying the planets. This is a view of the sky Feb. 1, at 45 minutes before sunrise, with the position of the moon for Jan. 28-Feb. 5 overlaid. read more