Venus shines very low ... first planet to come out, perhaps 15 to 20 minutes after sundown. It is followed soon by Sirius in the south-southwest at a somewhat lower altitude above the horizon.

"By the end of Feb, Mercury will appear by the horizon ... still discernible low in the west post-sundown. "Venus is totally ...

To see them, go to a spot with minimal light pollution tonight, an open clear view of the sky, and look to the south-southwest ... Mercury will be very low to the horizon and likely below trees ...