Bright object to the right of the moon moving slowly

Bright object to the right of the moon moving slowly

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Happy82

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171 months

Friday 14th October 2011
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Can anyone else see it? Tried looking through my binoculars and there appears to be a slight tail behind it. Much brighter than any star / planet I've seen in the sky before.


Happy82

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15,078 posts

171 months

Friday 14th October 2011
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Looks like it was Jupiter, I'm sure it's moved slowly across the sky over half an hour though confused

This was handy biggrin

http://neave.com/planetarium/

Happy82

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171 months

Saturday 15th October 2011
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Cheers everyone!

I had spotted Jupiter with my telescope last month (saw 3 moons too!) but I think that the brightness last night is what surprised me and made me think it could be something else. Was incredible!!