Well, fact is, you can observe it whenever you want. I was just out for a couple of ks and I stopped at the dead end of my street which overlooks the ass end of strip mall so it's about the "darkest" spot for miles. Orion, my fav constellation, was in due south apogee and I said Betelgeuse three times fast. No clowns appeared.

I am in tune with the moon, the constellations, the weather, the flora, the fauna and marvel at how they all relate and interact. I have been a student and follower since my father taught me some 40 years ago. But, I do watch The Rose Bowl Parade. It comes on the TV at 2PM EST every January first. I don't have to click around to find out when it is on because I have a clock on the wall.