On Wednesday, the first night of meteorological spring, Venus and Jupiter will appear as if they are almost touching each other in the sky. This phenomenon is known as a conjunction, when a planet appears close to a moon, star, or other planet. According to NASA, the glare from Jupiter, the largest planet, and Venus, the brightest planet, will create a spectacular glow. Onlookers from around the world can find the planets in the western sky typically after sunset, but specific times may vary depending on location.

Here are 4 key points to keep in mind about the event:

* The planets have been inching closer towards each other over the past couple of weeks, but they are still 400 million miles apart.

* Spectators will also be able to see four of Jupiter’s brightest moons.

* Conjunctions occur frequently in our solar system because the planets orbit around the Sun in approximately the same plane.

* With clear skies, people should be able to see the conjunction with the naked eye, but binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view.