Planets close together in the morning?

[rebeccmeister]

Dear astronomy-types,

Am I correct in recalling that two planets are supposed to be visible in the morning hours, somewhat close to the moon? I'm hoping that's what I noticed this morning.

Comments

[solar-diablo.livejournal.com]

Mars and Venus seem to line up pretty consistently with the moon.

[bluepapercup]

If there are two planets close to the moon (sort of in line with it) and somewhat close to each other, that's Jupiter and Venus.

At this point in the year and planetary cycles, Saturn is also visible, and visible quite nicely, as the rings are tilted at about at 16 degree angle, making them visible with consumer telescopes and high-magnification binoculars!

So if I had to guess, I'd say you're seeing Jupiter and Venus. Hooray!

[rebeccmeister.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, fancy planet-viewing! I was just on my bicycle in the hours of dawn and remembered to look for planets. Not so conducive to binocular-gazing, but still spectacular.

I still need to look for plane tickets for spring break. My break is: Mar 8-15. I could come for a few days, I think, on either end of things.

[bluepapercup]

Okay, that's perfect, I leave for a conference and spring break on the 19th of March.

I'm flexible, just let me know. I don't have class on Monday or Friday, so those are good days to tack hanging out onto with a weekend.

Hope to see you!!

[sandokai.livejournal.com]

Yes. The brighter one is Venus, the less bright Jupiter. Cool huh!

[rebeccmeister.livejournal.com]

Yeah, they were awesome! Thank you!

[earthlingmike.livejournal.com]

I think Mars will always appear a bit red.