Friday, June 26, 2009

Moon has two bright companions

The Moon has two bright companions this evening: Regulus, the star that marks the "heart" of Leo, the lion, and the planet Saturn. They are in the west at nightfall. Regulus is a bit to the right of the Moon, with brighter Saturn farther to the Moon's upper left.

- Quads, hailing from Grand Marsh Observatory atop Elk Castle Hill

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