Heavenly sisters.

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  • Author(s): Watson, Fred
  • Source:
    Australian Geographic. Oct-Dec2005, Issue 80, p23-23. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Abstract:
      The article presents information on star constellations, planets and salient features of night sky. The personification of celestial objects extends to the planets, and it is here that one gets the idea that the spring sky has a very feminine touch. Dominating the western sky after sunset throughout the entire season is Venus, the brilliant evening star associated with the Roman goddess of love. By December, the planet is bright enough to be seen in daylight by shading one's eyes and scanning the sky to the east of the Sun. The Moon, is also considered as feminine, except in Australian Aboriginal tradition. In Roman mythology the Moon is Diana and in Greek, Artemis or Cynthia. Moon watching will be a rewarding pastime this spring because there are two notable events easily visible to the unaided eye. First is a partial eclipse, which takes place during the evening of October 17, 2005. Binoculars will also help on 16 November, when the full Moon passes in front of that most feminine of star groups, the Seven Sisters.