Moon and Venus conjunction

2023 - 3 - 24

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 24 – April 2 (SkyandTelescope.com)

FRIDAY, MARCH 24. □ Venus shines below the waxing crescent Moon in the west during and after twilight this evening, as shown here.

Look for it high in the southwest in early evening, lower in the west later. From there look higher upper right for Pollux and Castor (lined up nearly horizontal), lower right from Castor to dim Beta Aurigae and then bright Capella, lower left from there to Aldebaran, lower left to Rigel at the bottom of Orion, and back to Sirius. The next up, once you know your way around, are the even larger [Interstellarum](http://www.deep-sky-atlas.com/dsa.asp%3Fcontent=start.html) atlas (stars to magnitude 9.5) or [Uranometria 2000.0](https://shopatsky.com/products/uranometria-2000-0-atlas-all-sky-edition-pole-to-pole-coverage?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=wbupdate) (stars to magnitude 9.75). Jupiter is magnitude –2.0 and Mercury is not far behind: magnitude –1.5 on Friday March 24th, fading to –1.1 over the next seven days. Mercury and Jupiter are very low in the glow of sunset. See the article and finder charts in the These are the two brightest stars in the sky at the time. The Moon is about 6° from each. Mercury is 1.3° to the right of brighter Jupiter. They do the reverse water dump in the fall. Look for it fairly low in the north-northwest. Follow this line past the bowl's lip far across the sky, and you cruise to Capella.

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Rare sight in the sky tonight, brightest planet Venus 'hides behind ... (NewsroomPost)

Venus is one of the brightest planet in the Solar System because if reflects 70% of sunlight back and is also the closest to Planet Earth.

As the Moon came in between Earth & Venus, the brightness of latter was expected to be curtailed by nearly 250 times. Though, the two planets are miles apart but as they align together in a symmetrical line, this makes it a puzzle for hundreds of thousands of curious skywatchers. New Delhi: The Solar system along with 9 planets and its numerous enigmas continue to puzzle the mankind.

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Watch| Venus disappears behind the Moon in rare conjunction in the ... (India Today)

By India Today Science Desk: Days after Venus and Jupiter came together for a rare conjunction, the brightest planet in our solar system will come close to ...

It will not only be Venus which will be in the evening sky. The lunar body is in the new moon phase and just over nine per cent of the surface was visible. While Venus is one of the brightest objects in the evening sky, the Moon trumped its brightness by nearly 250 times thanks to its closeness to our planet.

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Moon & Venus Conjunction Seen In S'pore Night Sky On 24 Mar ... (Must Share News)

The moon and Venus were seen in conjunction in the Singapore night sky on Friday (24 Mar) and many netizens shared enthralling photos.

They seemed close because a lunar occultation was imminent, meaning the moon passed in front of the planet. Another netizen also shared a photo of the moon and Venus over the Marina Bay Sands. One stargazer even recorded a timelapse video of the moon and Venus moving behind clouds together. Since the moon is closer to Earth than Venus, when the three line up in a straight line, the moon will block Venus from us. However, this is an illusion as the moon is 375,700 km from Earth and Venus is 185 million km away from us. Stargazers described the sight as the moon and Venus being “in conjunction”, i.e.

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Rare celestial event occurs in Hyderabad; Moon, Venus align in ... (Telangana Today)

The conjunction of the moon and Venus is a relatively uncommon occurrence that happens when the two celestial bodies appear close to each other.

[March 24, 2023] And she is also wearing the gleaming pendant. It’s beautiful and calming. [Hyderabad](https://telanganatoday.com/tag/hyderabad), the conjunction was visible for a short period. The conjunction of the moon and Venus is a relatively uncommon occurrence that happens when the two celestial bodies appear close to each other in the night sky.

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Moon-Venus Occultation Blows Netizens Mind As Brightest Planet ... (LatestLY)

The rare celestial event blew netizens' minds as they shared videos and photos of the cosmic intervention. Moon-Venus Occultation Blows Netizens Mind As ...

The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.) [March 24, 2023] In one of the rare conjunctions, Venus, the brightest planet, seemed to be ‘disappearing’ behind the Moon.

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Venus plays Hide and Seek with Moon in Rare Celestial Display (The News Insight)

The celestial event created a spectacular alignment of the two brightest objects in our solar system, captivating the attention of astronomy enthusiasts. As the ...

This upcoming celestial event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the alignment of multiple planets in the sky, providing a unique and unforgettable experience for sky watchers across the globe. The celestial event created a spectacular alignment of the two brightest objects in our solar system, captivating the attention of astronomy enthusiasts. This breathtaking sight, with the two celestial bodies appearing in perfect alignment, was a rare and awe-inspiring event that left viewers marveling at the beauty of the universe.

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Kolkata : The conjunction between Moon and planet Venus #Gallery (SocialNews.XYZ)

Kolkata: The conjunction between Moon and planet Venus seen in Kolkata on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Facebook Comments About ...

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Venus appears at tip of crescent moon in S'pore sky (Mothership.sg)

People residing in Singapore glancing up at the night sky on Friday evening, March 24 were in for a treat: The planet Venus appeared at the tip of the crescent ...

Owing to the clear skies on Friday evening following a passing shower, Venus and the crescent moon were visible from many parts of the island. Nasa said both Venus and Jupiter – the largest planet in our solar system – are visible in the west in March 2023. People residing in Singapore glancing up at the night sky on Friday evening, March 24 were in for a treat: The planet Venus appeared at the tip of the crescent moon.

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