The photographer took this image of Venus at dawn at
Sidling Hill, Maryland, November 23, 2015.
credit: John Chumack
Key Takeaways:
- The article encourages observers to view Venus in the pre-dawn eastern sky.
- Venus is described as a highly luminous object, outshone only by the Sun and Moon.
- Optimal viewing occurs approximately an hour before sunrise, with visibility persisting nearly until solar illumination, even amidst twilight.
- This astronomical recommendation is presented by Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher.
In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out before sunrise and view brilliant Venus. The planet, which is only outshone by the Sun or the Moon, will lie low in the eastern sky. It will rise and hour or so before the Sun. Even as morning twilight begins to brighten the sky, you’ll be able to follow Venus nearly until sunrise. Good luck!
