Totality crosses eastern Asia
July 2009: Venus and Mars pair up in the east among the conspicuous stars of Taurus the Bull. A waning crescent Moon joins the action around midmonth.
By Alister Ling
By Martin Ratcliffe
Published:
May 26, 2009
 Venus highlights Taurus this month, putting a bright spotlight on the Bull during the predawn hours. Venus shines 100 times brighter than Taurus’ luminary, 1st-magnitude Aldebaran.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
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