Jupiter is dominating the northwestern sky after sunset. The largest planet in our solar system is, by far, the brightest object on view as darkness falls.
Stargazing around the time of the full moon can be challenging because the moon’s bright illumination overwhelms the night sky, causing celestial objects to appear dimmer.
Earth’s atmosphere is fantastic. It keeps us alive, provides oxygen to breathe and is a shield protecting earthlings from the worst the universe can throw at us.