On the morning of Thursday the 5th of September above the E – SE horizon
@ approx 10.00 hrs BST / 09.00 hrs UTC
a 4.9% illuminated waxing crescent Moon will be 1.2° below the planet Venus
as the Sun will be above the horizon
if you plan to observe / image this event
please remember your solar safety :-
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT
OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES
and remember to dress for the conditions