I got home approx. 6:30 pm and noticed the bright object just off to the right of the bright moon as I was on the road. I’m afraid I did not see Jupiter until I actually was out of my car and in my driveway.

Thanks so much for the photo and for identifying these objects, Mousetoescamper! It’s always cool to know what you’re seeing.

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I've been using the live maps at the "Time and Date" site (timeanddate.com) to identify and locate objects in the night sky. The site is easy to use and I don't have to scroll through unnecessary text and graphics to find the when and where of an object. Go to the site, click the "Sun, Moon & Space" button, find what you're seeking on the pulldown menu, and plug in your general location. There are also useful articles on upcoming celestial events.

From the site's "About" page:

I guess Ohio isn’t important enough for the drone invasion.

I frequently see satellites and occasionally the International Space Station passing overhead when I'm out under the stars.

Venus had long since set when I took the photo at 12:20 AM EST.

I love the grainy texture and backlit clouds. You should also post it in Photography. You'll get many more views there and it deserves to be seen.