The Sky Today on Sunday, September 13: Venus, the Moon, and Spica
Astronomy enthusiasts can view a celestial alignment featuring Venus, the Moon, and the star Spica this week. The article provides specific timing and viewing tips for observing these objects in the western sky after sunset.
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Blazing at magnitude –4.8, Venus is nearing its greatest illuminated extent and stands out as an unmissable evening star after sunset. This evening it is joined by a lovely thin crescent Moon as the pair hangs together in Virgo the Maiden, near its bright alpha star, Spica.
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