Venus At Greatest Western Elongation

In the early hours of Sunday the 1st of May above the NE – E horizon @ 04.00 Hrs BST 03.00 hrs UTC

the planet Venus will reach it’s greatest western elongation when it will be 46° from the Sun

with sunrise @ approx 04.48 hrs BST 03.48 hrs UTC there will be a limited time to observe 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