Here's how you can catch the Venus-Jupiter conjunction this weekend

Astronomy buffs are in for a treat over the weekend, as Venus and Jupiter get set to share the same tiny piece of the night sky.

Throughout August, the five brightest planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - have been clearly visible to the naked eye. On the evening of August 27, both planets will appear to be incredibly close to one another.

According to NASA, both planets will be bright and clearly visible, even without a telescope. If you’re looking to catch a glimpse of the conjunction, find a spot with a clear view of the Western horizon. The planets should be visible about 30 minutes after sunset, so don’t wait; they’ll both be below the horizon soon after.

Both planets will be visible to the left of the setting Sun, and slightly higher in the sky. In fact, with a telescope or binoculars, you may even spot some of Jupiter’s moons too.