This is a time when two of the brightest planets draw closer and closer together. The Moon just happens to join in. That's why, sometimes, there are interesting patterns to be seem high above.
On the 20th of June, the three formed an equilateral triangle:
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The Moon, Venus and Jupiter Nikon D90 @ 25mm ISO320, f/5.6, 1.3 sec |
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The Moon, Venus and Jupiter - close-up on the equilateral triangle Nikon D90 @ 158mm ISO320, f/5.6, 1.6 sec |
Last night, the three celestial bodies teamed up in another formation - a straight line this time. All, under the watchful eye of Leo.
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"Straight lines in the sky" starring: The Moon, Regulus, Jupiter and Venus Nikon D90 @ 25mm ISO100, f/6.3, 20 sec |
Looking forward to July!