The Moon & Venus

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