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If you have dark/clear skies near you, if you look up now and to the wsw, do you know that you can see brilliant Venus and a sliver moon smiling below it?

Asked by gailcalled (22012points) | asked February 26th, 2009 | 8 responses | “Great Question” (2points) | Flag as…

I’m in EST zone, and the sky at dusk is spectacular. The waxing moon is about 20˚ below Venus, which you can’t miss. Last chance during the next few days to see them both.

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DrBill's avatar

Yes, I did know that.

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chyna's avatar

I saw this briefly before the clouds covered it. Beautiful.

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Dog's avatar

Thanks for the heads-up. I will get out the telescope and get the kids out to see it.

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jonsblond's avatar

I wish that I could see it. It’s been raining all day and should continue through the night. :(

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gailcalled's avatar

@All; Binoculars or the naked eye will do just fine if you don’t have city or street lights.

And they will be around for the next few days, although the moon will start to fill out and change position relative to Venus. It is a nice viewing for kids 7 and up.

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chyna's avatar

@gailcalled and kids 50 and up

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gailcalled's avatar

(and nice dogs)

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Zaku's avatar

Yes, I’ve been enjoying seeing Venus for about a month.

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