Is it Venus?

At approx 7.00 this morning (a break in the clouds) I saw a very bright star
approx 30deg West of South and approx 30 deg Elevation. (Location Oswestry,
Shropshire)
SWMBO thought it might be the planet Venus& sent me here for confirmation.
I haven't noticed it before, is it brighter than normal? is it nearer to
earth at this time of the year?
Regards
Donwill

"Donwill" popple @diddle .dot wrote in message
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At approx 7.00 this morning (a break in the clouds) I saw a very bright
star
approx 30deg West of South and approx 30 deg Elevation. (Location
Oswestry,
Shropshire)
SWMBO thought it might be the planet Venus& sent me here for confirmation.
I haven't noticed it before, is it brighter than normal? is it nearer to
earth at this time of the year?
Regards
Donwill


Seen this too this morning from Glasgow, whilst crossing the River Kelvin -
a beautiful cloudless morning. From what I remember from my younger years, I
think it is indeed Venus.

T

On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 07:39:02 -0000, "Donwill" popple @diddle .dot
wrote:

At approx 7.00 this morning (a break in the clouds) I saw a very bright star
approx 30deg West of South and approx 30 deg Elevation. (Location Oswestry,
Shropshire)
SWMBO thought it might be the planet Venus& sent me here for confirmation.
I haven't noticed it before, is it brighter than normal? is it nearer to
earth at this time of the year?
Regards
Donwill

Brace yourself Donwill - SWMBO was wrong!! ;-)
The object you saw was Jupiter. Venus was in the south east though,
following close behind.
--
Pete
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk

"Pete Lawrence" wrote in message
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On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 07:39:02 -0000, "Donwill" popple @diddle .dot
wrote:

At approx 7.00 this morning (a break in the clouds) I saw a very bright
star
approx 30deg West of South and approx 30 deg Elevation. (Location
Oswestry,
Shropshire)
SWMBO thought it might be the planet Venus& sent me here for
confirmation.
I haven't noticed it before, is it brighter than normal? is it nearer to
earth at this time of the year?
Regards
Donwill

Brace yourself Donwill - SWMBO was wrong!! ;-)
The object you saw was Jupiter. Venus was in the south east though,
following close behind.
Phew,thank god for that, I thought she might be getting a bit amorous, I've
been shivering here waiting for a reply,I can safely go back to bed now.
Thanks,Donwill
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