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12/02/2008 02:44:05 PM · #51 |
will you actually see the moon "move over venus" during the night? Or...will the moon be close to Venus one night and the next night cover it?
Skid
Originally posted by citymars:
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Lunar occultations of Venus happen about twice a year. The next two: Feb 28, 2009, over Antarctica and Apr. 22, 2009, over North America. The North American occultation is going to be good, occuring in a lovely pre-dawn Spring sky while Mars hovers nearby. Mark your calendar.
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12/02/2008 02:44:32 PM · #52 |
| Saw them real life on my way home (without camera). Great! Now (at home with camera) it's raining :( |
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12/02/2008 02:46:35 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
will you actually see the moon "move over venus" during the night? Or...will the moon be close to Venus one night and the next night cover it?
Skid
Originally posted by citymars:
PS: Lunar occultations of Venus happen about twice a year. The next two: Feb 28, 2009, over Antarctica and Apr. 22, 2009, over North America. The North American occultation is going to be good, occuring in a lovely pre-dawn Spring sky while Mars hovers nearby. Mark your calendar.
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Sorry, Skid, I don't know -- just quoting from the spaceweather page! Btw, there's a cool pic of last night's "occultation" on their front page today. :-) |
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12/02/2008 03:12:14 PM · #54 |
| The Moon will move relative to the "fixed" sky about 6° (1/29 of 180°) over the course of the night, or about 12 times its own width, which is probably enough to be noticed if you have a comfortable place (and the patience) to watch it for an hour or so ... |
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12/02/2008 04:34:01 PM · #55 |
Here's my shot from Monday night, Melbourne time... which I had posted on another thread.
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12/02/2008 05:59:32 PM · #56 |
Skies broke today so I got a few shots off too but nothing special; I used my longest lens, my 14-54mm. Still though, I got to see an astronomical event and was amazed at the sight, I'm happy. Will post later.
I'm looking at the event right now, all I need to do is look out my window next to my desk and the 3 main objects are right there...i'm going to take a shot from my desk too.
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Love all the different views and angles. Great to see the pics from everyone around the world.
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12/03/2008 06:03:44 PM · #57 |
I got a couple of shots on Mon. and one on Tues. Not great but I was very happy to be able to see the event. Not planning to be here for the next one in 2052 :P
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