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Celestial treat on R-Day
Wednesday January 25, 2012 09:23:32 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
Sky gazers can look forward to a celestial treat on the evening of
Republic Day Thursday, with a conjunction of the Moon and Venus
providing for a spectacular sight.
Conjunction refers to two celestial bodies appearing near each
other in the sky.
The Moon and Venus will come together in the southwestern sky just
after sunset. Also, the crescent Moon will be shining brighter
than usual due to earthshine -- or the glow on the dark portion of
the crescent Moon.
It is due to the sunlight that reflects off the Earth to the
Moon's night side.
We see the Moon because of reflected sunlight, as it does not
generate its own light.
"It will be a sight to watch the crescent moon with earthshine and
Venus," said Science Popularisation Association of Communicators
and Educators (SPACE) director C.B. Devgun.
The celestial event will be visible from all parts of the world.
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