SKY GUY VIEWING ALERT!!!!! WAXING CRESCENT MOON AND JUPITER, SATURN 12-17-20

 Hey, Space Placers!

If it is clear for your location tonight, be SURE to check out the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn in the SW at dusk.

Saturn-Jupiter near Capricorn

Credit: SkyandTelescope.org

This will be a beautiful celestial sight as the Moon will have Earthshine and Jupiter and Saturn will be closer to their 12-21-20 rendezvous.

Waxing Crescent Moon with Earthshine

Credit: Greg Redfern

Earthshine is when sunlight reflected off of the Earth's clouds illuminates the dark areas of the Moon. It is a wondrous sight to see. Binoculars will give you a far better view.

Get out to see this sky treat and make it a point to view Jupiter and Saturn each night and on the 21st!.

Jupiter-Saturn 12/11/20 Smartphone pic

Credit: Greg Redfern

Sky Guy in VA

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