Two planets and Earth's satellite partner, the moon will all join up for a spectacular display by the end of November 2008. Both Venus and Jupiter will be nearing conjunction in our night sky throughout this month. By the end of the month they will be within a thumbnails width of each other by sunset, as view with an outstretched arm. Venus is the one planet that is most mistakenly reported as a UFO. So, look for an upswing in rumours and conspiracy theories of alien bases being built on the dark side of the planet. Hopefully India's lunar mission to map the moon will dispel any notions of little green men on the moon.
Seriously, I am looking forward to this event, as I think it will be a beautiful sight to see in our night skies. By the end of the month, on the 29th and 30th of November, a crescent moon will be visible just below these two planets.
It will also be interesting to track Venus each night as it tries to "catch up" with Jupiter, getting closer with each successive evening.
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