Monday Moon

Wasn't it absolutely amazing?

Have you noticed the two bright objects low in the west after sunset?

They’re Venus and Jupiter, and you’ll find them in a beautiful arrangement with the waxing crescent moon in the evening twilight sky. They’re the brightest lights up after the sun goes down. But remember that all three of these worlds – the moon, Venus and Jupiter – shine by reflecting the sun’s light.

Here they are in their order of brightness – the waxing crescent moon- the queen planet Venus – and the king planet Jupiter.

If you live south of the equator – maybe Australia – this threesome appears almost due west after sunset. If you live in Europe, you might not see Venus for a portion of the evening, even as you’re looking at the moon and Jupiter. As seen from much of Europe this evening, the moon will occult – or pass in front of – Venus, blocking the planet from view for an hour or more.
So no matter where you live, watch for the moon, Venus and Jupiter after sunset.

They set about 3 hours after the sun. If you have binoculars, turn them on these objects to see the soft glow of earthshine on the dark part of the moon!