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Posted on 08/15/2025 2:15:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: In the predawn sky on August 13, two planets were close. And despite the glare of a waning gibbous Moon, bright Jupiter and even brighter Venus were hard to miss. Their brilliant close conjunction is poised above the eastern horizon in this early morning skyscape. The scene was captured in a single exposure from a site near Gansu, China, with light from both planets reflected in the still waters of a local pond. Also seen against the moonlight were flashes from the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, known for its bright, fast meteors. Near the much anticipated peak of activity, the shower meteors briefly combined with the two planets for a celestial spectacle even in moonlit skies.
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The Tunguska event occurred during Persied showers. A repeat right now could be very bad.
I saw this at 4am this morning from eastern Long Island! I was getting my truck ready for work and saw the two lights pretty low in the sky and I was wondering if they were planets. Pretty cool
I’ve been watching this event from my Western Uinta back yard for 4 nights.
First morning I got view of Venus and Jupiter as orange stars rising over the mountains. There was a little smoke from a fire nearby but saw some serious brightness from both planets. Jupiter of to the lower left side of Venus.
2nd morning was a few clouds but I got a glimpse of the closest conjunction - spectacular! Jupiter still to the left of Venus.
3rd morning - clear and Jupiter straight above Venus. So amazing!
4th night - heavy cloud cover. Even the moon obscured.
Im’a goin’ buy me a telescope.
If you do, do some research before first. No pun intended, but the skyâs the limit as to what you could spend. Itâs a very deep rabbit hole youâll be going down.
My advice- go to this website- https://www.cloudynights.com/
It doesnât have to be expensive to get started in astronomy. You can download and print out free star charts, and an inexpensive pair of binoculars will do just fine for learning your way around the sky. đ
I see myself as a little tech advanced. I’m not writing code or anything like that - but I’m thinking Celestron 8SE. I can install a concrete pillar below my deck to mount.
But I saw this scope set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7QlsOlNEI - this chick has a really nice set -up.
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Altair 72 EDF
I’m looking due east over the Utah Western Uinta’s.
LMK what you think You can FReepmail me. :)
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