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Conjunction of Mars and Venus on Feb 20, 2015
Conjunction of Mars and Venus on Feb 20, 2015
Conjunction of Mars and Venus on Feb 21, 2015
Conjunction of Mars and Venus on Feb 21, 2015

Bandar Seri Begawan – Look west in twilight on February 20 and 21 as two planets, Venus andย  Mars,ย appear close one another in the sky and will be accompanied by the thin moon crescent. The celestial phenomenaย  known asย conjunctions occur when celestial bodies have the same right ascension or the same ecliptic longitude as seen from the Earth. While it would be very low in the twilight sky, it might be an interesting photo opportunity. ย Venus will beย shining bright in the west after sunset and sky gazers can locate Mars as they are separated within 1 degree apart.ย If the weather cooperates, it could be a spectacular image.

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