A practical method for either observing or modeling the view we have of other planets is to focus on planets near the horizon, specifically morning or evening planets and their location relative to the Sun. Planets rising ahead of the Sun are seen above the eastern horizon, are located to the right or west of the Sun, and are known as morning planets. On the other hand, or horizon actually, planets setting after the Sun over the western horizon and located to the left or east of the Sun are known as evening planets. Bring your students’ view from Earth a little closer by using the computer-assisted astronomy resources described in this month’s column.