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The Moon With Its daVinci Glow

 
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PostPosted: 4/8/2008, 6:30 am    Post subject: The Moon With Its daVinci Glow Reply to topic Reply with quote
Yesterday evening was a prime example of the moon with a da Vinci glow and tonight may just be better -
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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.

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.

LUNA AND THE SEVEN SISTERS: Cast an eye over the photo below and, using your imagination, insert to the left of the crescent Moon a sparkling star cluster. Too good to be true? It's going to happen on April 8th when the crescent Moon glides by the Pleiades: sky map.

Also known as the Seven Sisters, the Pleiades are a cluster of stars 400 light years from Earth. The brightest seven of these blue-white beauties form a little dipper visible to the naked eye even from urban areas. The Moon will come so close to the Pleiades, they almost overlap!

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


I took some pictures last night but I don't think my camera is up to snuff for this kind of thing. I'd recommend a look tonight if you get the chance.

A couple more are in The Gallery

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PostPosted: 4/8/2008, 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
That is a nice shot GTG... Sorry I missed tonites peak at it. Off to the gallery to view all the new stuff.

Hey just looked at the 2nd pic in the gallery... thought I saw the moon smiling.. I have a very good imagination. just need to look at it a certain way and you think you see a face.
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