Scheduled air date: 2000 Sep 18-24
The planet Mars appeared to pass by the bright star Regulus on the evening of
September 16th, and can now be observed to move farther away from it each
morning. A thin Waning Crescent Moon will also appear in the area on the
mornings of September 24th through 26th, the trio forming a beautiful triangle
on the morning of the 25th!
(Shown about an hour before sunrise for mid-Northern latitudes.)
The Waxing Crescent Moon can be seen to pass by the planet Venus in the evening
sky the last two days of this month, September 29th and 30th.
(Shown about an hour before sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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