Mercury, and Venus (5.4 percent phase) in the western sky on March 11, 2025. The rainbow effect was indeed striking. The atmospheric effect added colors to them both. Photo details: Celestron C8, Canon 800D, Sigma 2x converter. Location
Venus
Mercury
It is fascinating to stand outside and watch this January’s planetary parade. Especially, as the sky transits from afternoon to evening, and the sky gradually darkens. Photo details: Canon 800D, Samyang 8mm fisheye-lens.
Beautiful planet conjunction (Venus-Saturn) in a colorful afternoon sky. Ørsta, Norway. Photo details: Canon EOS RP, Sigma 50-500mm.
The plan was to observe the Moon occulting Saturn, but shortly before the event clouds came rolling in. Earlier in the afternoon there was a nice corona around the Moon, as it was closing in on Saturn before the occultation. Venus was also nearby, a beautiful set of objects in the twilight. Location: Ørsta, Norway. Photo details: Canon 800D, Canon RP, Sigma 50-500mm lens, Celestron C8.
Lunar occultations are not just fascinating as a phenomenon, but they are also a reminder that tells us that we live in a dynamic Solar System. Thankfully, the weather was nice today. Photo details: Celestron C8 @ f/20 and f/10, Canon 800D.
Color and Light On And Beyond The Earth 