Science | Venus Jupiter, Venus Together This Evening Look to the west around sunset By John Johnson Posted Jun 30, 2015 5:05 PM CDT Copied The planets Venus, bottom, and Jupiter, top center, light the sky above Matthews, N.C., on June 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Sky watchers get a treat this evening: Venus and Jupiter will appear to be practically on top of each other. The two planets will be separated in the sky by just one-third of a degree, which means you'll be able to cover them both with your pinky finger, notes NASA. Together, they will look like "tight, brilliant double star in the evening sky," writes Sky & Telescope. And NPR adds that it won't be complicated to see the sight. It doesn't even have to be dark: "Just look to the west around sunset." Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error