Stargazing (ISS)

Whilst you're looking up there, what is the bright star visible above the moon tonight ?
It's been shining very brightly for weeks now.

only thing above my house for last hour is police helicopter,friday afternoon cabin fever must be getting to the boys

Venus?

Venus goose?

It's Venus - it gradually appears further from the moon as the lunar month progresses.

was out last night but too cloudy here, think its due back tonight about 9.20

So not a star at all, a planet.
Thanks for that, and here's a thank you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4-1ASpdT1Y

She's got it

generally if its pretty large and bright and near the moon its always planet.

Venus and Jupiter the main 2 that it is i think.

https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/home.cfm

9.15ish back round

wonder where it goes during the day?

round the back of the world

Ground control to Major Tom

I watched the ISS go past tonight, the 9.17 orbit.... not as bright as I'd seen it in the past. Dawn or dusk is the best time to see it, more sunlight reflecting off it.

Mar 27, 2020 -- 9:19PM, maleuk01. wrote:

generally if its pretty large and bright and near the moon its always planet.Venus and Jupiter the main 2 that it is i think.

Stars twinkle, planets don't

Are you sure, what about the children's lullaby

TWINKLE, twinkle, little planet,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Impress your family and friends with your knowledge of the night sky - free android app

https://google-sky-map.en.softonic.com/android

Thanks for that, just put it on my phone, can't wait for night time now

I've been using it for years - amazing how the knowledge starts to sink in - telescope next I think

You'll be on tv next doing the Sky At Night, get your monocle sorted out and you'll be on to a winner.

Thanks for that link crystal.