Our place.. in space.. with the Moon, Venus and Jupiter...

Sometimes, it does you good to just sit and look. I did this last night, freezing in the dip by the Wansbeck, hopeful of a view of the three brightest objects. The cloud didn't allow it however and I am ashamed to say that I have had to resort to stock photographs for this entry.


This does reflect the likely scene however and includes a tree, right where I have one...

There are few opportunities for the experience of feeling our place in space. A crowded sky merely presents a big spectacle. Lovely when thousands of stars are visible but difficult to see in this North Eastern, light polluted atmosphere.

With this conjunction, it's possible to align the Earth with these bodies and feel a part of the Solar System. Having seen the red moon as benefiting from Earthshine last night, I am happy to witness it 'Second hand'...