There are so many visible planets in our night sky. Step out into the early evening sky and you can get a view of most of them. Venus is low in the southwestern sky, next to it is the bright planet Saturn.

Look higher in the sky for Jupiter, unmistakable, the brightest visible planet other than Venus. Look to the east for the bright red planet Mars, now closer to the Earth than at any time in the last two years.

It is an impressive sight. So many times you can step out into the night sky and there are no planets visible. Use this precious time to enjoy them all. They'll be shining overhead well into spring, though Saturn will drop out of the night sky in the weeks ahead.

There is a lot of media attention recently about this planetary lineup. And while there may be plenty of attention to Saturday, January 25, you shouldn't be concerned. We've seen some stories that lack not only in accuracy but also over dramatize what is happening this month.

Step outside any clear night and enjoy this arrangement of the planets. Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be in our night sky for months to come.

What matters is that you go out and enjoy it.