Heavenly Bodies!

[mikeyj]

Hola,

Aren't Venus and Jupiter a wonderful sight to behold in the night sky in the constellation of Sagittarius at the moment?........really do need to get a roof for this outside bog.

P.More:)

[sabio]

Yes they are.
Soon to be joined by a newish moon to make a 3 way conjunction - brilliant - get your cameras ready.
Last time I heard that joke was Les Dawson in Luton in what seems like another life.:D

[Eric]

Two of the brightest objects in the night sky, Venus and Jupiter, will, from our vantage point here on Earth, appear to be moving closer together. The movement will culminate with a rare event Monday, when the planets will appear closest and be joined by a nearby crescent moon.

At their closest, the celestial bodies will appear separated by just 2 degrees, or roughly the width of the index and middle fingers held out at arm's length.
It might also be a fitting occasion to make a commitment to your sweetheart. The next time Venus, Jupiter and the moon get together for a night out they will be joining millions of lovers on the town for Valentine's Day in 2010. The celestial objects won't be as clearly visible for as long as they will be this year, however. The next time the three will be as close and as visible as they are on Monday will be Nov. 18, 2052.
:cool:

[sabio]

I took this picture just after 6pm

[mikeyj]

Hola,

What a smashing, lovely, lovely photograph can't wait for Uranus to come into view in the very near future.

Miss Dew.:D

[El Jefe]

I took this picture just after 6pm

We were out there doing the same thing - an amazing site to see..!

I think this type of shot really needs one of those big paparazzi zooms - all I need to now is to win lotto..!