Calendar
When:
9th December 2023 @ 5:45 am – 7:45 am
2023-12-09T05:45:00+00:00
2023-12-09T07:45:00+00:00
Astronomical Event

In the pre dawn sky of Saturday the 9th of December above the SE – S horizon

a 14% illuminated waning crescent Moon will be 5° from the planet Venus

this event would be best viewed from 05.45 hrs – 07.45 hrs

as sunrise from approx 07.42 hrs will make Venus difficult to view

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

as the sun will be in the sky while this event is taking place 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