SKY GUY VIEWING ALERT!! TRY TO SEE URANUS

Hey Space Placers!

The Moon returns to the early evening sky this week. I was able to get my youngest Moon pic ever at 1.1 days old.

1.1 Day Old Waxing Crescent Moon 10/20/17
Greg Redfern

Before the Moon gets bright in the evening sky try to look for the farthest planet you can see with your unaided eye - Uranus. Almost 2 billion miles away it takes light 157 minutes to get to your eye or camera.

If you have dark skies you can find Uranus AND see it with your own eyes. I did on October 20, 2017. Try following the tips here and if you have binoculars use them to zero in on the 7th planet from the Sun and then try using just you eyes.

Uranus on 10/20/17
Greg Redfern

Good luck!

Sky Guy in VA