The Moon and Pleiades

This evening a pretty crescent Moon will be just over 4° from the Pleiades star cluster. The Moon will be just 19% illuminated, a pretty companion for the bright star cluster. The pair will set after 10pm allowing plenty of time to appreciate.

Author: Andrew

An electrical engineer, amateur astronomer, and diver, living and working on the island of Hawaiʻi. View all posts by Andrew