Friday, December 12, 2008

bright objects (Toronto)

As I made the brief walk from the bus stop to my home, I noted the jewel of Venus up high in the dark sky. I wondered if Jupiter might be nearby. I caught it, low, between some houses, when at the right angle. As I reached the intersection of Evelyn and Evelyn, I knew I'd have a good sight line to the west, so was anticipating the view. Still, I glanced east—whoa! Look at that Moon! Just past full. Quite the contrast (in terms of clarity) from last night (where it was diffused by mottled lumpy clouds). As I rounded the corner, I took in Vega, the body of Cygnus, the centre of Aquila. Tempting. Very tempting! But I could see clouds low in the west...

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