Venus disappearing behind Moon

Today evening on 14th September 2026, we can observe a wonderful hide and seek of Moon and Venus. These days Venus is close to Earth and it is shinning brilliantly as a crescent. It is just about 29% illuminated but very bright that it can be observed in daylight also. Yes. If we pin point at Venus, we immediately notice a tiny glow in blue sky. Today, by around 4:45 pm, Venus will come so close to the dark portion of the Moon and by around 5:00 pm, it will be obstructed by the Moon when observed from India. Then by around 6:15 pm, it will reappear from the illuminated portion of the Moon. Exact timing will depend on each location. Its disappearance and reappearance will be in daylight, but it can still be observed. With the reference to the Moon, Venus can easily be observed in daylight. If you have a binocular, you can enjoy it. Just take care to observe it from shadow/ avoid Sunlight. I will observe it and will try to post photos. Fingers crossed for the clouds. 
 

My telescopic photos are here.

Six planets in one line?

✪ Reality of "Planet parade"
✪ How and where we can observe the planets
✪ Bright Venus visible after Sunset
✪ Venus, Saturn and bright Jupiter can be easily observed
✪ Next two- three days excellent sky
✪ Clear blue- Why sky is blue?
✪ Lunar eclipse on 3 March, but it will be closing at Moonrise
✪ Pythagoras theorem and observation of a Tamil Mathematician

Hello. Since last few days posts of “planet parade” are circulating! We will discuss about current positions and visibility of the planets. But take a pause and think a bit! What will happen if six planets including Earth come in a line? Let’s think scientifically! If we visualize a bit, we will realize that in such a situation Mercury and Venus would not be observable from Earth as they will be in the direction of the Sun and will be lost in its glow. If this happens, then Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and other planets would be in an opposite direction of the Sun and they all would rise at the time of Sunset. But this is not the situation we have in the sky! That means all planets are not in one line for sure! But these posts have one meaning. Except for Mars, six planets are technically visible after the Sunset. They are not in one line, but they are visible in the evening.

   

Faint milky way band captured in city lights!