Most EXCELLENT thread! Thank you for posting it. We’ve had over a week of very clear warm nights and I’ve been seeing stars I’ve never noticed before, it’s that clear. And yes, Venus is huge. Yes indeed, for several days there I was wondering if it WAS a slow moving “vehicle” light. I mean, it was moving too slow to be a vehicle, but seemed to be moving way too fast to be a star.
Also, looking further toward the southwest I’m seeing what I always (probably incorrectly) called Orion’s Belt. When I first see it, the three big center stars are just about vertical to the earth, but hours later they are almost horizontal.
Such a treat it’s been. (nice having an outdoor hot tub!)
You’re welcome. Glad you found it interesting.
Clear COOL nights makes for better viewing. Warm air = more turbulence in the atmo.