NIGHT SKY, JUST NOW

Looking out of my bedroom window, with the Moon Jupiter Orion and Sirius taking pride of place. I have included a screenshot from the excellent app Stellarium that is a must have for all stargazers as it can help identify all those heavenly bodies up there in real time. If you are interested in all things space, star, planet, exoplanet, SETI and extraterrestrial life, follow my account on Instagram: @nicvard

This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme

THE PLANETS

Twilight in Melbourne, looking towards the West. The trio of planets visible in the sky are Venus, brightest and closest to the horizon, Mercury on the left above and Jupiter on the right above. Venus is the bringer of peace, Jupiter the bringer of jollity and Mercury, the winged messenger, hopefully bringing glad tidings...

This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme