2007-09-07 11:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by Michael C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
What you're seeing in the early evening sky is the planet Jupiter (the bright one on the right) and the red giant star Antares (the red one on the left). If you look at Jupiter with a good pair of binoculars, you should be able to see some of its four largest moons above and below it.
Both Mars and Venus are in the morning sky at present.
2007-09-07 13:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For your edification: when you can see Venus easily with the naked eye, it will never be more than about 40 degrees above the horizon. That is, in the time after sunset or the time before sunrise, depending on where it is in its orbit.
It is, of course, higher in the sky during daylight, but is usually invisible due to the sun's brightness. It can sometimes be seen during the day, under certain conditions, but you have to know where to look and to have patience.
2007-09-07 15:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Choose a bloody best answer. It's not hard. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, Mars is between Taurus, Aries and Cetus constellations; while Venus (and Saturn) are in Leo. They have about 7 hours of right ascension between them, that is over 90 degree.
2007-09-07 12:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Both Mars and Venus can only be seen in the morning sky shortly before sunrise.
2007-09-07 11:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by Renaissance Man 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The planets can be seen in various locations at different times of the year. The moon changes position every night.
Stars are more consistent due to their distance and change position very little.
When did you see this?
2007-09-07 12:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋