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I did not see it in daylight, but did chance upon the pairing 20 minutes
after sunset at 41.759N, 86.247W. Hc's 29' apart, horizontal separation
under 2d. Slight cloud cover, so viewed against a pink and blue sunset
backdrop. Quite picturesque.

On 9/8/2013 4:50 PM, Frank Reed wrote:
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> There's an excellent opportunity to see Venus in daylight right now
> (Sunday afternoon, Sep. 8). The Moon is about 40° from the Sun. Since
> the Sun is near the equinox, the Moon is at lower Declination. Here in
> southern New England, that places the Moon about 30° high in the SSW.
> Venus is about one degree directly above the north horn of the crescent.
> Once you find the crescent Moon, which may be the tougher task, Venus
> pops right out. Try binoculars or a sextant scope if you don't see it
> right away...

   

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