Unless you're a penguin, it's unlikely you did much sky watching last week.
If you want to see a very easy to find target, extremely bright and shining planet, when the sky darkens, look southwest. And you'll see it –Venus! It a can't-miss sight!
Take your binoculars out of your closet, for example, I like compact binoculars and look about 10 degrees lower right of Venus – you'll find Mercury. If you happen to be using an astronomical binoculars, you should see it about 2.5 fields from Venus. And don't forget that Mercury will be much dimmer and more golden comparing to Venus.
If you want to be amazed with the exquisite beauty that you will never forget, then try to find Saturn, and won't be disappointed. To find this magic wonder of the night, gaze low toward the east about three hours after the sun sets. It will look like an out-of-place star in the constellation of Leo. If you can't find Leo, just try to find the giant backwards-question-mark pattern of stars that outlines the lion's head.
If you ever need assistance in finding constellation groups, there is so many literature about it. And you can also search online for free charts.
So, good luck to you in your start and findings!!!