Skywatch: Planets and meteors will welcome the new year!

The first week of 2017 will start out with a planetary delight sure to please any stargazer.
On the night of January 1st you’ll be able to see Venus and Mars near the waxing crescent moon.
They will be above and to the left of the moon in the southwestern sky in the evening.
Venus will appear bright and Mars will be a little duller but still visible.
The moon will be higher in the sky and sandwiched between the two on Monday night and it will rise above the duo by Tuesday night.
Even thoug