Apod Entry 1.7

The photo for this week is Bright Planets, Crescent Moon taken on October 11. The location of Venus during this time of year allows for it to be visible in the early morning sky. Venus is located above the morning star at the top right corner of this photograph. The moon is shown as a crescent with Saturn and it's biggest moon, Titan, somewhat visible. The photo contains about a five degree viewing area. The moon's detailed characteristics are made possible for viewing because of the sunlight being reflected off the Earth. Regulus, the alpha star above the crescent moon helps make up the tight triangle which shares formation with Saturn and Venus.