It’s Star Wars Day. May the fourth be with you! Of course it’s a wonderful turn of the phrase “May the force be with you” from the Star Wars movies!
And it’s a great time to get out under the stars and gaze into our wonderful Universe. On Star Wars Day, Venus is bright on the north west horizon after sunset. It is dazzling and appears near the constellation of Taurus.
Use the above image as a guide. Astronomical images provided by SkySafari, a Simulation Curriculum Company, All rights reserved www.simulationcurriculum.com.
When and where to look:
From 6pm on the 4th May, look to the north western horizon.
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