The planets

It is sometimes possible to see planets in the daytime sky, but only if you have very good eyesight, you know exactly where to look and at what time of day, if they are well away from the Sun and the sky is very clear with no clouds.

The planet most easily seen in the day is Venus, as it’s the brightest. When it’s at its farthest point from the Sun, keen-eyed people can sometimes pick it out from the blue sky as a spark of silvery light. Others need binoculars to find it. Be careful, though, as you should never look for any planet without hiding the Sun behind a building or hill so you don’t accidentally look at it while planet hunting.