Thursday, August 24, 2006
Mars and the Crescent Moon
The western evening sky at 6:20 pm ACST Frdiay 25 August, similar views will be seen elswhere at the same local time in the Southern Hemisphere (click to enlarge).
Mars has been difficult to pick up for some time, but this Friday the thin Crescent moon will be just below Mars. While not spectacular, it will be a rather attractive sight in the early evening.
Mars has been difficult to pick up for some time, but this Friday the thin Crescent moon will be just below Mars. While not spectacular, it will be a rather attractive sight in the early evening.