From the July 2008 issue

Planets pierce the twilight

September 2008: While some planets come to the fore this month, others fade away.
By and | Published: July 25, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
While some planets come to the fore this month, others fade away. Both Mercury and Mars drop out of view, but not before they have a fascinating conjunction with Venus. Brilliant Venus serves as a beacon to find the fainter planets in bright twilight.