![]() ![]() As Venus slowly approaches the Capricornus border in mid-December, an interloper, Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard), might be visible nearby if it reaches binocular brightness or better (magnitude 5). ![]() This unmistakable brilliant jewel lies in eastern Sagittarius, featuring in all evening photographic compositions of the broad Milky Way.Ī waxing crescent Moon, complete with earthshine, joins Venus Dec. 4, when it shines at magnitude –4.9, easily piercing the bright twilight. The first planet to appear after sunset is Venus, hanging low in the southwest. Capture the top features of the solar system in one evening by spotting the changing phase of Venus the spectacular rings of Saturn and the remarkably dynamic jovian atmosphere, its Great Red Spot, and Jupiter’s four bright moons. December’s early-evening sky offers a slew of planetary views, beginning with Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter - all on show soon after sunset. ![]()
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