Moon and Planets in the Morning . ... But if you also scan the rest of the sky this week you should be able to add Jupiter and Mars to your planet spotting list, with Mars rising around midnight and Jupiter shining brightly after sunset . In fact, if you want a better view of Jupiter than Galileo had , you might check out the 2009 International Year of Astronomy activities and events during these next few Galilean Nights (October 22-24) . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...