Five bright planets visible in the evening during Christmas week and beyond make an affordable telescope a well-timed gift.
from the northern hemisphere. They will be visible very low in the post-sunset southwestern sky in the week before Christmas Day. However, it will get easier to see them as Christmas approaches, with the week after Christmas perfect for potting what astronomers call the inferior planets . Look for the crescent Moon close to these two planets on December 25, 26 and 27. It's not easy staying warm while you sky-watch, but you can take some precautions in winter.
Try to avoid standing on grass — your feet will get cold more quickly than if you stand on concrete or decking — and wear thin socks under thick socks to maximize warmth. It's usually your feet that get too cold first, but hands are also important. Fingerless or touchscreen gloves are best if you're fiddling with a telescope, but keep your hands in your pockets as much as possible. If you're using binoculars, heavy-duty mittens are best.
Above all, make a plan to be outside for 30-40 minutes — 20 minutes to give you night vision and 20 minutes to make one or two observations — before returning inside to the warm to make a record of your observations of the night sky in an
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