Scheduled air date: 2000 Nov 20-26
The bright planet Venus—currently in the role of "Evening Star"—is
prominent in the southwestern sky after sunset. On the evenings of
November 28th and especially the 29th, a thin Waxing Crescent Moon can be seen
nearby.
(Shown about an hour after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.)
The giant planets Jupiter and Saturn are low in the eastern sky shortly after
sunset. As the night progresses, they climb high overhead— culminating
shortly after midnight—and then descend toward the western horizon, setting
just before sunrise. Jupiter is at opposition (directly opposite the Sun
as seen from Earth) and therefore at its closest and brightest early next week.
(Shown about 90 minutes after sunset late this week/early next for mid-Northern
latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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