Dear Patron,
Tonight, in the sky at sunset, will be an interesting show
of planet light. Take a moment to enjoy the presentation!
(From SpaceWeather.com)
The night of closest approach is June 30th, when Venus and
Jupiter will be only 1/3rd of a degree apart. If you have binoculars or a small
telescope, point them at the planets. Both will fit in the same field of view,
allowing you to see the fat crescent phase of Venus and the moons of Jupiter
simultaneously. It's a great way to end the day.
Just step outside after sunset and face west. Venus and
Jupiter are less than a degree apart. Don't wait until the sky fades to black.
A tight conjunction of Venus and Jupiter framed by twilight blue has a special
beauty that you won't want to miss.
-Rufus
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