VENUS AND THE PLEIADES IN CONJUNCTION: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west. Venus and the Pleiades star cluster are in conjunction--the best in 8 years. Viewed through binoculars, it will look like a supernova has gone off among the Seven Sisters. Visit Spaceweather.com for sky maps and observing tips.
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Above: Venus approaching the Pleiades on April 1st. Photo credit: Fred Espenak of Portal, Arizona [photo gallery]
