Spectacular Sky Scene Monday Evening
Every once in a while, something will appear in the night sky that will attract the attention of even those who normally don't bother looking up. It's likely to be that way on Monday evening, Dec. 1.
A slender crescent moon, just 15-percent illuminated, will appear in very close proximity to the two brightest planets in our sky, Venus and Jupiter...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20081128/sc_space/spectacularskyscenemondayevening (http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20081128/sc_space/spectacularskyscenemondayevening)
It's been spectacular watching them draw closer every night.
man we so got gypped here the big celestial night--cloudy skies & snow
the next time this happens i'll be like 400 or whatever
long time to wait
blah
Quote from: ER on December 04, 2008, 12:42:02 AM
man we so got gypped here the big celestial night--cloudy skies & snow
the next time this happens i'll be like 400 or whatever
long time to wait
blah
I got a beautiful view of it - for two nights!! Thanks for your response, but sorry to hear you couldn't see it. There'll be more to see long before you're 400. :smile: :thumbup: