Observation by Richard Severn: Lunar Occultation of Venus

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Richard Severn

Observer

Richard Severn

Observed

2025 Sep 19 - 11:51

Uploaded

2025 Sep 20 - 14:15

Objects

The Moon
Venus
Conjunction

Equipment

Skywatcher ED80
ZWO ASI585MC

Exposure

Shutter=0.223ms Gain=120-132

Location

Nottingham

Target name

Venus

Title

Lunar Occultation of Venus

About this image

Venus occulted by a 5.5% moon under very milky skies. Left Panel Sequence - Venus being occulted by the illuminated crescent of the moon 11:51 UTC. Right Panel Sequence - Re-emergence on the night side of the moon 13:09 UTC. Gain boosted to try and show the moon against bright white thin cloud. Venus not visible visually through the telescope.

Files associated with this observation

Venus Crop_020.jpg (1.2 MB)

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