2018, August 13: Venus and Moon

August 13, 2018: The crescent moon and Venus.

The waxing crescent moon is 10 degrees to the right of Venus this evening. Tomorrow evening the moon appears above Venus.

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Posted on August 13, 2018 by Jeffrey L. HuntPosted in Astronomy, Sky WatchingTagged astronomy, moon, sky watching, Venus.

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Content is derived from multiple astronomical sources, including the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA, ESA, and various books, including Astronomical Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Jean Meeus. Starry Night and Stellarium computer programs are used as well. Updates and corrections are made as required. Some articles are updated at the time of actual astronomical events with new photographs. The author strives for accurate information.

Copyright Statement: This web site is written and edited by Dr. Jeffrey L. Hunt. The photos and diagrams are made by the author unless otherwise credited. Raw data is from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Starry Night computer program.

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