The Moon Occults Venus

During the afternoon of Friday the 19th of September above the S – SW horizon

from approx 11.48 hrs BST / 10.48 hrs UTC until approx 14.07 hrs BST / 13.07 hrs UTC

a 5.3% illuminated Waning Crescent Moon will occult the planet Venus

as the Sun will be above the horizon during 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

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions