Moons | Planets | Space Station Align Tonight May 16 2010

Posted by ikogsakanding on May 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If skies are clear enough tonight, look low in the west after sunset for a pretty conjunction of a thin crescent moon, just a day past “new,” and the bright planet Venus. At 9 p.m., just below the zenith (straight up), high above the southwest horizon, is reddish Mars. And halfway between Mars and...

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A Night Sky New Year’s Eve Treat

Posted by JC John (ᜑᜓᜏᜈ᜔) on December 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment

A treat for everyone as 2008 comes into a close. Double conjunction will be seen on the eve of the New Year. Watch the night skies on December 31st as the Sun sets.

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