During the later half of February 2015, Venus and Mars had begun their celestial dance in the Western skies during the twilight hours. Venus has been rising a little higher off the Western horizon every night as we move into the warmer seasons and Mars is making its way out of view. On Friday February 20th, Venus and Mars were one night away from their closest visible point and the super thin 4% waxing crescent Moon joined the party.

Here is a shot we snapped of the fabulous conjunction on Friday February 20th at Frosty Drew Observatory!

-Scott