Attached is a site that I found which allows you to input your local information to find planet positions. You can input a vast array of information and it will generate a map of the planets positions. Just found it interesting if anyone cares to use it. WWU Planetarium - Planet Locator
That's a handy little applet, nice find! If you want something a bit more immersive, try Stellarium: Stellarium Free, as detailed as you make it, good user-interface and FREE!