Moon occults planet Venus Dec 1

[nytecam]

The young crescent moon will pass-in-front-of [occult] planet Venus in a rare event next Monday afternoon Dec 1st

From London it dissapears behind the dark [hidden] limb of the moon at 1547UT/GMT at sunset and reappears at 1716UT/GMT - times vary slightly throughout UK.

As it starts at sunset the sky will be quite bright but a pair of binoculars will show this rare event - look low down on the SSW horizon at an altitude of only 14 degrees - it's best seen from an elevated location for a clear horizon. You should pick-up Venus as a bright star just left of the moon with maybe planet Jupiter just above - see simulation below.



90 minutes later in dusk Venus pops back into view from behind the moon now very low in the SW at 9 degrees altitude.

www.pierpaoloricci.it/eventi/occultazione Venere 01-12-2008 VERSIONE EN
gives predictions for major Europe/UK towns and
www.lunarobservers.com -- Peter Grego's Cosmic Backyard homepage
promises a live webcast [weather permitting] or a simulation if cloudy.
However it's best seen with your own eyes if possible and good luck

[Ruth Daniel]

Thanks for the info and links Nytecam.....after my beginners luck last night I shall be hoping to catch this fascinating event too on Monday!!

[Jez]

Thanks I will try & see if I can see the event taking place!

[snowdrop]

Thanks for that, nytecam. I'm going to give my bino's an exra polish.

[Phoebe]

I can't wait to see this! I only hope the sky is clear, unlike tonight which is so foggy and misty. Thank you nytecam for all this information, it's fascinating.

[barquar]

Once again thanks Nytecam for letting us know.
Barquar

[Ruth Daniel]

Originally Posted by Phoebe

I can't wait to see this! I only hope the sky is clear, unlike tonight which is so foggy and misty. Thank you nytecam for all this information, it's fascinating.

Yes I hope this dreadful fog clears in time.....don't forget the telescope link above tho if it's not clear enough in Derbyshire Phoebe!

[Ruth Daniel]

Don't forget this event in a few hours folks!

[Phoebe]

Originally Posted by Ruth Daniel

Yes I hope this dreadful fog clears in time.....don't forget the telescope link above tho if it's not clear enough in Derbyshire Phoebe!

Oh no, I missed it! I was watching and then it clouded over . My fella text me to say he saw it up in Scotland! So annoyed. I hope nytecam has some pics for us...

Did you see it Ruth?

[Hedge Witch]

Too cloudy here - a real shame