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The ‘bright light in the evening sky’

Venus imaged March 9 at 14h 16m UT. A 1/500 second exposure, Canon IXUS 300 digital camera, 100 mm apochromatic refractor.

Since December, when planet Venus started to become a prominent feature in our early evening skies, we have received a number of queries referring to the “bright light in the evening sky”.

As the planet approaches conjunction with the Sun on March 25, Venus is visible in both the morning and the evening skies. Next week’s The Orcadian will have a special feature on these events.

In the meantime, click here for more details.