Luna & Seven Sisters

[uujudy]

I missed sending this in a timely manner for tonight's sunset, but tomorrow's should be equally spectacular:

SUNSET ALERT: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west.
Weather permitting you'll see a slender equinox crescent Moon hanging above the
rosy glow of sunset. Framed by the cobalt blue of early evening, the Moon
reveals its "da Vinci glow" or Earthshine, a pale impression of the full Moon
inside the vivid crescent--a beautiful sight. (This happened tonight -- sorry)

Consider it an appetizer for Tuesday. On April 8th, the still-slender crescent
passes almost directly in front of the Pleiades star cluster. Also known as the
Seven Sisters, the dipper-shaped Pleiades are visible to the naked eye even from
urban areas and they look wonderful through binoculars. Tuesday evening's
delicate conjunction of Luna and the Seven Sisters should not be missed.

Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps, photos and more information.

Hope y'all have clear skies so you can see it!

[SteveFromNY]

I'll try an remember to look.

[chelsea24]

Thanks uujudy, it sound beautiful. I'll look for it.

[SteveFromNY]

I did look last night and saw the moon, but Pleiades wasn't visible (it was too early) and by the time it was dark enough, it was too far down to see. I get a lot of light pollution and seeing anything near the western horizon is tough. East I have the ocean, so there's a better chance I'll see things as they rise than as they set.
Anyway, thanks for the tip. I'm sure there's an Amateur Astronomers club in TV, and it's one I'll definitely join.

[uujudy]

Be glad you got to see the moon! 040 040 We seem to have clouds whenever there's a celestial event. I didn't think about the Villages having an astronomy club, but that would be fun, wouldn't it? Oh, I can't wait to get there :hot: