Jupiter and Venus closer (Toronto)

It was clear in the south-west this evening. Jupiter and Venus were very bright against the dark midnight blue sky. They were about 8 to 9° apart, a little bit closer than a few nights ago. When I emerged from the grocery store at 6:00 PM, Venus was 8° above the horizon. Jupiter was left-up at about a 40° angle. I thought of the NOVA class participants. By the time I got home, Venus was hidden, and the clouds were moving in...