Science Fun

Here is some spacefun for you on this New Year’s Eve.  Escape your parties and celebrations of the New Year and have a look toward the heavens to view a beautiful conjunction as Venus and the slender crescent Moon will gather together in the southwest sky for a few hours after sunset.  These two objects will be bright enough that you will be able to enjoy them, even through the city lights and fireworks (sorry, if it is snowing or cloudy in your area, like it is here in New England, you will have to resort to the internet to view them). 

Another convergence that will take place on the evening of December 31^st will be between Mercury and Jupiter.  This event will not be as easy to see, however, it will be rewarding for those who can see the two planets shining through the rosy glow of sunset.  Visit www.spaceweather.com for sky maps and photos of the converging planets.  Happy New Year and farewell to 2008!

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