These apps can tell you what is visible from your location on a given night, and where to look.
The most useful piece of equipment for stargazing these days is a good smartphone application. These apps can tell you what is visible from your location on a given night, and where to look. There are many to choose from, and the best are updated regularly by their developers to keep information accurate and up-to-date. You can also see what’s visible from your location via websites like timeanddate.com and stellarium-web.org.