The Moon & Venus

In the early evening of Saturday the 5th of October @ 18.15 hrs BST/ 17.15 hrs UTC

low along the SW horizon a 7% lit waxing crescent Moon will be 3.7° below the planet Venus

as the setting 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