Earlier this year Venus began it's transition to the post-sunset sky assuming its place as our Evening Star. With every passing sunset it will ascend a bit higher. Coincidentally, Saturn has been descending with every passing evening and after a half year of its presence will disappear from view before too long.
For the past couple of days the two planets have begun to pass each other closely and if you look to the western horizon about 45 minutes after sunset you can spot both planets in a planetary conjunction.
You should have no problem spotting them with your naked eyes; however, if you have a pair of binoculars use them for a closer look.
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