Monday, Dec. 01, 2008

Planets, moon 'smile' tonight

The bright orbs of Venus and Jupiter look close enough to be eyes; the crescent moon seems to smile.

That's the face in the sky astronomers are telling stargazers to watch for after sunset tonight, as a conjunction of the two shining planets over a sliver of moon puts on a show where the winter night's clear of clouds to the southwest.

The spectacle should be visible even in cities where light pollution obscures the view of less spectacular celestial shows.

For more information, or to see a sky map, visit spaceweather.com.