Venus Rules the Dusk Skies at Greatest Elongation

By David Dickinson - January 11, 2017 02:32 PM UTC | Observing
"What's that bright light in the sky?" The planet Venus never fails to impress, and indeed make even seasoned observers look twice at its unexpected brilliance. The third brightest natural object in the sky, Venus now rules the dusk, a fine sight for wintertime evening commuters. Venus reaches greatest elongation tomorrow, a fine time to admire the dazzling world.
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