On Monday evening, Nov. 3, the moon will snuggle up with Jupiter. And looking way ahead, on Dec. 1, the moon, Venus and Jupiter will all gather for a rare convergence that will be so tight, according to NASA, you’ll be able to blot all three objects out with your thumb held at arm’s length.

If skies are clear, look to the west just as the sun sets. You’ll see Venus, the brightest “star” in the sky, hovering just above the slender crescent moon.

Meanwhile, look for another very interesting phenomenon tonight called earthshine. Here’s how it works:

The moon is lit by reflected sunlight, and normally the unlit portion just looks dark or invisible. But the dark portion can sometimes appear dimly lit when sunlight reflects off Earth and hits the Moon, and then is reflected back to Earth. The effect is strongest when the Moon is a thin crescent near the horizon.

You will not need any instruments to see Venus and the Moon. If the skies are clear, you will see Venus with the naked eye.