Friday, December 12, 2008

Moon & Saturn

Today early morning, the conditions were really perfect. the two lovely objects, Moon and Saturn were enjoying each others company. being close to each other, just 6 degrees apart, the sight was very eye catching. on a friday morning 5:45AM and a bit of chill tempreture 23 degrees (Omani standard ), it was difficult not to prolong the gazing as friday breakfast can always wait for me. if you want to see another couple close to each other this month and without having to wakeup early morning or stay awake late night, don’t miss the 30th of November after sunset. Jupiter and Venus will be on a date, close to each other by just 2 degrees. such closenes between Jupiter and Venus happens once a year so do not miss this one!

The pleiades, the seven sisters are also visible these days. the moon is not so bright, only 35% disk and away from the cluster. it is a good way to test your eye sight, how many stars you can spot

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