December 01, 2008
Astronomical Event
If you're in the northern hemisphere and the night is clear, go outside right now and look toward the southern sky. You'll see the crescent moon with Venus and Jupiter in close proximity. Venus is the brilliant white star and Jupiter is the pale red dot. Despite all the light pollution downtown, I can see them quite clearly from my window and it's quite lovely.
Posted by wintermute2_0 at December 1, 2008 06:05 PM
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Hey Stargazer, did you make a wish?
Posted by: Rose at December 1, 2008 07:41 PM
Being that I work at nerd central, I actually knew about this. I ended up sitting next to one of the engineering profs from my school on the bus tonight and he told me allllllllll about it. Unfortunately, it's cloudy here so we couldn't see it - but it's good to know someone got to see the event.
I'll write you soon -- a real email, not just a comment! :)
Amy
Posted by: Amy at December 1, 2008 10:27 PM
Woudl you believe I recieved an email today from the MAYOR of the town that the little boys family may loose his pony? they are working on it and a decision will be made Dec10th. I hope for the little boys sake it can be worked out.
We were watching the mooon as it came out tonight and both planets looked bright white but very awesome indeed!
Have a great night!
Posted by: Laura at December 1, 2008 11:08 PM
I read that the sky was making a frowny face that night! I'm glad you only saw the pretty parts.
Posted by: Susan at December 3, 2008 11:07 AM