Venus Moon Conjunct Friday February 27, 2009

Venus Moon Conjunct Friday, February 27
BEHOLD THE PAIR
This rapturous language is from the scientists at NASA. Yes, it is true. You don't want to miss this one. What you'll see, what you'll feel. NASA says it will be mesmerizing ... and to be sure and keep your eyes on the road if you're driving.

Let it be one of the things you've seen ... from Bladerunner, Rutger Hauer

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Hm. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears... in rain. Time to die.




LadyAryun wrote: I still love this scene after so many years. It still makes my chest ache, especially now that I'm older and I can see the clear understanding in Deckard's eyes. Absolutely my favorite scene from any movie.

What will you say you have seen?

The 10% crescent Moon will glide by Venus forming a "gorgeous and mesmerizing " [<---this from the scientists at NASA] pair of lights in the sunset sky. Conjuncts like this aren't unusual, but with this one from NASA):

• Venus is at maximum brightness - 20x brighter than Sirius, the brightest star in the sky
• As seen from US, only a bit more than 1 degree, i.e., stick up your thumb and hold it out at arm's length. Venus and the Moon will fit comfortably behind the thumb-tip.
• Tight conjunctions like this are the most beautiful of all Moon is only a crescent, but so is Venus! - that's because it has phases, like the Moon. Depends on how much of its nightside is turned toward Earth Moon is brightest when full. Not so Venus.

See 6-mo animation of Venus by Wah.

Crescent Venus is so bright, you can see it in broad daylight. On Friday, look for it.

NASA Hint:

Stand in the shadow of a tall building to block the glare of the Sun. At noon,
the Moon will be due east of the Sun's position. Got it? Look a few thumb-widths
around the Moon and—voilà!—Venus pops out of the blue. DON'T be tempted to
examine the planet with binoculars or telescope. The nearby Sun can damage your
eyes if you accidentally point your optics in that direction. Wait till the Sun
sets and behold the pair! A nice way to end your day .

Photo of Venus Moon Conjunct, by govt (NASA), believed to be in the public domain therefore. If you have objections, please let me know.

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