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Don't miss the December 21st Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn .
The last time they were both this close was almost 400 years ago .

https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-gr ... ction-2020

Anyone interested in astronomy might find this handy . A virtual planetarium free to download .
http://stellarium.org/

That's good info, Rusty. I've put a note in my diary for Dec. 21.

Also, just a reminder the Geminids meteor shower will peak this coming Monday night.

No moon means the dark sky should provide a viewing treat for night owls or early risers.

Read about it here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/202 ... 0/12927606

The above conjunction reminds me of a picture I took back in 2008.

It was called the 'Smiley Face' and involved Jupiter, Venus and the Moon.

I distinctly remember that but never took a photo . It was near dark and we were still working .

Well, managed to sneak a peek at the Geminids shower last night.
Saw the end of the F 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. By that time it was almost 2 am and supposed to be peak viewing time.
Watched for the best part of an hour but saw only a dozen meteors at the most, although some were quite bright and looked spectacular. Skies were dark with not many clouds.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Oh , nice one . I'm flat out staying up past 8:30

Rusty2 wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:08 pm Oh , nice one . I'm flat out staying up past 8:30

Ha ha, Rusty... When you get older, you don't need as much sleep.

More astronomy news from today's Herald Sun. The article says the Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon show will begin this Thursday.
At around 8.30 pm, a little after sunset, you'll see a thin crescent moon and two bright objects right next to it, Jupiter and Saturn.
And hopefully at that very early hour, Rusty will still be wide awake!

Searcher wrote: Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:02 am hopefully at that very early hour, Rusty will still be wide awake!

8:30 is bed time for me , up @ 5:15 . I'm not sure if it's my job but I was born sleepy ???????