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Stars should be pinpoint sharp.
Jupiter is easily noticeable in that it has 4 prominent moons very close to it. An 8 inch will show some banding quite clearly of Jupiter. Jupiter is rising around the same time as sun set at present.
If it was Saturn then you see the disc quite prominent and gap between the disc and planet. Saturn is quite low in the west horizon at present.
Mars has a reddish tinge and rises around 1.30 am EDST.
Venus is following the sun and sets just after sun set this time of year.
Hope this helps
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