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On December 1, the crescent moon and the two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, converged in the evening sky. Under clear skies, the celestial triumvirate was plainly visible to the naked eye. In this view Venus, the brightest of the planets, is just above the treetops.
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Add CommentKuala Lumpur, Malasia December 1st 2008, 2000 hrs local time. Seen in the western sky at about 75 degrees from horizon. The perfect smiley face. The crescent moon was facing upwards with two stars in the perfect position for the eyes. A photograph failed to record it. Apparently this was expected and mention in the local press. However the skies over KL at night are invariably cloudy , so this was a special event. Is this the same
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisconjunction of the planets and moon mentioned above and how the smiley face. Mike Bartleyy Cardiff UK.
Kuala lumpur 1.12.08,7.40pm local time.Seen in the western sky ay about 70 degrees above horizon.THE PERFECT SMILEY FACE. The crescent moon was facing upwards with two stars above it forming the eyes of the face. Aphotograph failed to record it.Apparently this was expected and mentioned in the local press.However the night skies over Kl are usually cloudy or poluted,This was an exceptional night enjoyed by a crowd of us;Was this event the same conjunction of stars/planets and moon mentioned in your article?.Also how often does this occur worldwide?
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisMike Bartlett,C ardiff
Hi,
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisFrom Bombay - outside my window it looked like a Smiley - a giant smiley with eyes and the crescent moon as the smile
:-)
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UjjwalDey.com
Hi,
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisFrom Bombay - outside my window it looked like a Smiley - a giant smiley with eyes and the crescent moon as the smile
:-)
Regards,
UjjwalDey.com