Please could someone confirm...

Karen_Wilson99 · Post by **Karen_Wilson99** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:20 pm

...the planets to the left and right of the beautiful moon this evening?

Am I right in thinking Venus (left) and Jupiter (right)?

Many thanks,
Karen

David Frydman · Post by **David Frydman** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:44 pm

Venus should look brighter than Jupiter.

Just looked out, a bit misty.
Venus is below the Moon. Jupiter above the Moon.
If your binocular is working you may see Jupiter's moons near the planet.

Regards, David

Karen_Wilson99 · Post by **Karen_Wilson99** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:52 pm

Thanks for confirming, that's great.

Karen

The Bat · Post by **The Bat** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:40 pm

Hi Karen

Have you downloaded Stellarium (http://www.stellarium.org) onto your computer? It's free planetarium software and shows you the sky in real time. It's an absolute must and really helpful for finding your way around the sky.

Rachel

M54 · Post by **M54** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:45 pm

Think it is Venus - Right, Jupiter - Left.