Remember ~ tonight's the Full Strawberry Moon, and it will be enhanced by a tricky illusion.
Plus, this just in from Spaceweather.com:
Venus and Saturn Collide - Almost
"Saturn and Venus are converging in the sunset sky for a beautiful close encounter this weekend. At closest approach on Saturday, June 30th, the two planets will be a mere 2/3rds of a degree apart. It's a pretty sight for the unaided eye, and a great target for backyard telescopes. Even small 'scopes will reveal the rings of Saturn and the crescent shape of Venus. Check spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information."
Furthermore, the Boston Globe adds that tonight, "Venus blazes in the west at dusk with Saturn, much fainter, a tiny bit above it. Although they look right next to each other, Saturn is 19 times farther away."
So, did I remember to buy strawberries for tonight's dessert? Sadly, no. But I am sipping this as I type. ;)
P.S. Happy July (at midnight)!
