I’d like to see a shadow cast by Venus

The Sky This Week, 2012 October 2 – 9 — Naval Oceanography Portal

With sunrise in Washington now occurring after 7:00 am EDT many of us are being dazzled by the bright glimmer of Venus in the east as we gather the morning paper or walk the family dog. The planet shines at a blazing magnitude of -4.1, which is bright enough to cast shadows in very dark locations. You won’t see your shadow by the light of Venus this week since the Moon gives her fierce competition, but later this month you can try to spot this elusive sight.

The Sky This Week, 2012 October 2 – 9 — Naval Oceanography Portal