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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on January 29, 2010, 11:44

Title: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Clive on January 29, 2010, 11:44

Tonight's full Moon is the biggest and brightest full Moon of the year.  It's a "perigee Moon," as much as 14% wider and 30% brighter than other full Moons you'll see later in 2010.  But that's not all.  Mars is having a close encounter with Earth, and on Friday night, Jan. 29th, it will join the Moon for an all-night-long conjunction. Don't miss it! Sky maps and images may be found at http://spaceweather.com.

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 11:48

:music: Give me the moonlight, give me the girl and leave the rest to me. :music: ;D

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 11:52

I just knew a full moon must be due!  ;D

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 11:56

This month, I'd say overdue...  :o:

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 12:48

;D

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: sam on January 29, 2010, 14:01

yeah, well its a shame I'm in Alberta...

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 14:53

I'm sure Lizzie agrees, Sam. ;)

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 23:07

I've just looked outside, and the moon is incredibly clear and bright.   Fantastic!   :woot:

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Clive on January 29, 2010, 23:17

And that bright orange star next to it is Mars!  No... really!   8-)

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rodders on January 29, 2010, 23:42

And not a cloud in the sky - brilliant!  And the lady in the house behind ours should really close her curtains at this time of night - even brillianter!  I'm beginning to grasp the appeal of all this telescope malarkey.

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 23:43

Quote from: Clive on January 29, 2010, 23:17

And that bright orange star next to it is Mars!  No... really!   8-)

Wow!  I can see it!   :woot:

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 23:44

Quote from: Rodders on January 29, 2010, 23:42

And not a cloud in the sky - brilliant!  And the lady in the house behind ours should really close her curtains at this time of night - even brillianter!  I'm beginning to grasp the appeal of all this telescope malarkey.

Why on earth do you think Clive's been at it for so long?  ;D

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rodders on January 30, 2010, 00:01

Does that mean I need to buy a raincoat now?   :-\

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Simon on January 30, 2010, 00:12

And wellies.  ;)

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Clive on January 30, 2010, 09:57

Welcome to the club.   ;D

Title: Re: FULL MOON AND MARS
Post by: Rik on January 30, 2010, 11:50

The moon was dazzling - it took a while for my eyes to adjust to see any detail. Fantastic.  :thumbs: