Three Bright Planets Visible in Night Sky Triangle

**Jason** · 08-05-2010, 03:33 PM

A spectacular gathering of three of the brightest planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky during the next few days. Anyone with a clear and unobstructed view of the west-northwest horizon will be able to Venus, Mars and Saturn in a single glance.

These three planets are destined to crowd into a relatively small area of the sky, making for a very distinctive and eye-catching formation that is sure to thrill most sky watchers.

From my own personal viewpoint, I have been referring to this gathering as "The Celestial Summit Meeting" to both members of my family and close friends.

This graphic shows where to look to spot the planetary triangle on Aug. 5.

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Rick · 08-15-2010, 07:00 PM

That's pretty cool! We've been watching for meteor showers for the last couple of nights too although last night we got rained out. I love to watch out for celestial happenings.

08-05-2010, 03:33 PM	#1
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Three Bright Planets Visible in Night Sky Triangle A spectacular gathering of three of the brightest planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky during the next few days. Anyone with a clear and unobstructed view of the west-northwest horizon will be able to Venus, Mars and Saturn in a single glance. These three planets are destined to crowd into a relatively small area of the sky, making for a very distinctive and eye-catching formation that is sure to thrill most sky watchers. From my own personal viewpoint, I have been referring to this gathering as "The Celestial Summit Meeting" to both members of my family and close friends. This graphic shows where to look to spot the planetary triangle on Aug. 5. more Three Bright Planets Visible in Night Sky Triangle - Yahoo! News __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

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08-15-2010, 07:00 PM	#2
Rick Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 23 Lodge:	That's pretty cool! We've been watching for meteor showers for the last couple of nights too although last night we got rained out. I love to watch out for celestial happenings.