Venus-Mercury and Crescent Moon Put on a Sky Show Just After Sunset - Earthshine on the Moon
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/dspmAabELQY Skywatching: On November 3, 4, and 5 skywatchers worldwide can see the brightest planet, Venus, near the waxing crescent Moon. You can also see the planet Mercury.
On November 3rd the lit portion of the crescent Moon points to Mercury.
The crescent Moon will be close to Venus on the evening of November 4.
On all three nights, the dark portion of the moon will be glowing with earthshine.
For a few nights each month the subtle spectacle of 'Earthshine" on our natural satellite is easily visible to everyone on the planet. Be outside after sunset from Sunday, and as it gets darker you'll likely notice light on the waxing crescent Moon's dark limb. Earthshine is twice-reflected sunlight, which bounces off Earth to the Moon, and then back.
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Venus-Mercury and Crescent Moon Put on a Sky Show Just After Sunset - Earthshine on the Moon
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/dspmAabELQY
Skywatching: On November 3, 4, and 5 skywatchers worldwide can see the brightest planet, Venus, near the waxing crescent Moon. You can also see the planet Mercury.
On November 3rd the lit portion of the crescent Moon points to Mercury.
The crescent Moon will be close to Venus on the evening of November 4.
On all three nights, the dark portion of the moon will be glowing with earthshine.
For a few nights each month the subtle spectacle of 'Earthshine" on our natural satellite is easily visible to everyone on the planet. Be outside after sunset from Sunday, and as it gets darker you'll likely notice light on the waxing crescent Moon's dark limb. Earthshine is twice-reflected sunlight, which bounces off Earth to the Moon, and then back.
Clear Skies Everyone!
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