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Started by Brianpope, 09/06/2007 09:15PM
Posted 09/06/2007 09:15PM Opening Post
You know we all know that Venus is bright.
I was actually dumbfounded at what in the world was so dang bright as I walked my dog early Tuesday morning. I was thinking that it had to be a plane approaching the local airport as that happens alot. Hmmm still not moving, man that is really bright, my eyes are not focusing very well. So, as I walked around the block and got my bearings I finally decided it had to be Venus. What a superb morning view.
Posted 09/07/2007 01:19AM #1
Brian,

I was astonished at the short time from when Venus disappeared in the evening sky (July 27 for me) until it reappeared in the morning sky (August 28th). Of course, cloudy and hazy skies made this time longer. Venus was SUDDENLY very obvious in the morning.

Regards,
Rick

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