Moon and Venus over Cannon Beach
Two days ago, the crescent Moon slowly drifted past Venus, appearing within just one degree at its closest, pictured at Cannon Beach by James W. Young.
Two days ago, the crescent Moon slowly drifted past Venus, appearing within just one degree at its closest, pictured at Cannon Beach by James W. Young.
Also known as the Moon’s “ashen glow” or the earthshine is earthlight reflected from the Moon’s night side.
In the foreground of this breathtaking image are the Pinnacles, then is a bright crescent Moon and arching across the top is the central band of our
Venus, that now appears as Earth’s brilliant morning star, rose predawn in this stunning time series, in a close pairing with an old crescent Moon on Monday,