photograph by Martin Mc Kenna
Planetary Alignment and Double Flyby
Planetary Alignment: Jupiter and Venus are now in a beautiful conjunction; you can see both planets just after sunset, towards the west. On 30 November, the crescent moon will join them in a three-way conjunction that some astronomers are calling "the best sky show of the year". Check SpaceWeather for conjunction photographs from all around the world.
Double Flyby: Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station, and the two spacecraft are now orbiting Earth in tandem. Until Sunday, 30 November, when Endeavour will land at Kennedy Space Center, you have the chance to see them both! Check Heavens Above for flyby times (change the location for your own area).