Tuesday, August 10, 2021

SKY GUY VIEWING ALERT 8/10/21 SEE VENUS AND THE YOUNG MOON

 Hey Space Placers!

Crescent Moon passing Venus, Aug 9-11, 2021

Credit SkyandTelescope.org

Tonight, 8/10/21, right after sunset, face the West and look for bright Venus and the young Waxing Crescent Moon. 

The Moon may show some faint Earthshine - the reflection of sunlight off our planet's oceans and clouds that illuminate the dark part of the Moon.


Earthshine on the Moon

Greg Redfern


Binoculars will enhance your view and try taking a pic!

Sky Guy in VA

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