Amador County – If you glanced at the night sky on Sunday, you likely witnessed a rare celestial occurrence. A tight 3-way conjunction between Venus, Jupiter and the crescent moon was visible in the clear night sky throughout Amador County and most of the world. People around the world witnessed the event, regardless of location or light pollution. Europeans got an added treat. For three hours Monday evening, the crescent moon actually eclipsed Venus. Astronomers call such an event a “lunar occultation.” A clear evening allowed locals to enjoy the event from dusk until late in the night. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Monday, 01 December 2008 23:57
Rare Celestial Event
Amador County – If you glanced at the night sky on Sunday, you likely witnessed a rare celestial occurrence. A tight 3-way conjunction between Venus, Jupiter and the crescent moon was visible in the clear night sky throughout Amador County and most of the world. People around the world witnessed the event, regardless of location or light pollution. Europeans got an added treat. For three hours Monday evening, the crescent moon actually eclipsed Venus. Astronomers call such an event a “lunar occultation.” A clear evening allowed locals to enjoy the event from dusk until late in the night. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
