EarthSky News - Feb 16 - Venus at Greatest Brilliancy

February 16 Venus at Greatest Brilliancy by:

Tonight … Venus at greatest brilliancy Venus is brighter this week than at any other time during its ongoing reign in the evening sky. Look west! Wow! 2017 underwater photo contest winners Winners of the 2017 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest. How do you choose a favorite? Video: Compare sizes of sun and stars It's hard to comprehend the sheer size of objects in space, but take 2 minutes and give it a try! Where's the moon? Waning gibbous Watch for the moon late at night now, or before dawn. Last quarter moon will come on February 18.

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Tonight … Venus at greatest brilliancy Venus is bright this week! Here's why. Photo taken February 12 by Praveen Titus in India.

2017 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners The 2017 grand winner was French diver Gabriel Barathieu for this photograph Dancing Octopus.  Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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