The Moon, Venus, and Mars Huddle Together Monday Night! — The Cosmic Companion July 10, 2021
A conjunction of the Moon, Venus, and Mars brings a neighborhood get-together in the skies over Earth on 12 July! Here's how to see it!
The Moon, Mars, and Venus will huddle close together on the night of 12 July. Here’s how to see it.
Early on the evening of Monday, 12 July, a thin crescent Moon will be seen low on the horizon, just after sunset. Just half a degree below and to the right of our planetary companion, Venus and Mars — the two closest planets to Earth, will shine in the twilight.
This is a perfect time for families to venture outside, viewing the wonders of the night sky.
“I’m NOT a Star” — Venus
Venus is often called the morning star, or evening star (depending on when the planet rises and sets), due to the fact it is seen near the Sun — in the east at dawn, and west at sunset.
The evening of 12 July is a perfect example of Venus as the evening star.
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