Venus is often a beautiful sight as it blazes brilliantly in the morning or evening sky.
Credit: Barry Burgess
Key Takeaways:
- Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher encourages pre-sunrise eastern sky observation.
- The observation target is Venus, noted for its high brightness.
- Venus's brightness is highlighted, potentially exceeding that of all celestial objects except the Sun and Moon.
- Under sufficiently dark conditions, Venus's light may cast discernible shadows.
In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out before sunrise and face east. There, you’ll spot Venus, sometimes called Earth’s sister planet. You won’t have any trouble finding it because only the Sun and the Moon shine more brightly. In fact, if your location is dark enough, the light from Venus might even cast shadows. Good luck!
