VENUS visible the next couple of weeks

[BOSSHOG]

The Planet Venus can be seen in the Western Sky at night for awhile longer. Its very bright and has a nice juxtaposition to the Moon. Very nice Springtime night viewing.

[Bitwit1234]

1. You can tell the planets because they do not twinkle like stars.

They have a steady light. This makes them easier to spot.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Poster child for Greenhouse Gases ! nt

[BOSSHOG]

3. Pollution is the photographers friend

It makes for an intriguing filter.

[eppur_se_muova]

4. Too much of a good thing ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=115&topic_id=87060&mesg_id=87243

[Coexist]

5. thanks, the kids and I will look for it!

[BOSSHOG]

6. It was incredibly wonderful

to get outside for a little while away from all the household noises and sights and just stare up at the sky and see a beautiful sight. Venus and the Moon together were just awesome.

[trumad]

7. I saw it a couple of nights ago...

It was magnificent.

[Cerridwen]

8. A Sky Map for you if you'd like to print for your nightly viewing

The direct link to the .pdf for March 2007 is here. Venus is found along the right edge between about 2:00 and 3:00 - follow the dotted ecliptic line to the right edge, look just above the line. (or do a search on 'venus' using the search function)

I found it at this site and thought some here might enjoy the "visual aid". :D