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eppur_se_muova

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4. It's almost always Venus.

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Wed Nov 1, 2023, 09:21 AM

Nov 2023

Venus is sometimes visible when the sun is out -- I've even spotted it around midday.

Third brightest object in the sky, after the Sun and the Moon. In very dark countryside, it can even cast a discernible shadow.

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What's that very vivid "star" in the eastern morning sky? Right now. [View all] Demovictory9 Nov 2023 OP

Mars it might be but you're probably referring to Jupiter rlegro Nov 2023 #1

Venus, and Jupiter is in the western morning sky (nt) William Seger Nov 2023 #2

The Fourmiab "Your Sky" web sky map page indicates that it is Venus. John1956PA Nov 2023 #3

Very interesting stuff at that link! nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2023 #5

Thank you! Demovictory9 Nov 2023 #7

It's almost always Venus. eppur_se_muova Nov 2023 #4

*looks out my window* The Sun. sakabatou Nov 2023 #6

This was right before sunrise Demovictory9 Nov 2023 #8

Then Post #3 is correct sakabatou Nov 2023 #9

It's also possible to tell the difference between Venus and Jupiter PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #10

I think I saw Jupiter tonight. Very bright too Demovictory9 Nov 2023 #11

Yes, Jupiter is up there and is very bright. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #12