Conjunction of the Moon & Saturn – Jan 31, 2025

Date/Time
Start: 2025.01.31 7:10PM PST
Finish: 2025.01.31 7:20PM PST

Location: 3000-block Jackson St, Victoria, BC, Canada
Observers: myself
Conditions: Temp: 5°C; Dew Point: 1°C; Rel. Humidity: 78%; No wind ; Cloudy skies with with significant clouds; Stability: 4/5 ; Seeing: 3/5; Darkness: 2 mag

Equipment

  • Canon R5 Mirrorless camera
  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L zoom lens
  • Handheld

Moon

  • Altitude: 8º
  • Constellation: Aquarius
  • Earthshine
The 2.6 day old Waxing Crescent Moon with Earthshine and Saturn 1.5º away

Joe Carr photo – 2024JCR5BC6A4426

I observed and photographed the 2.6 day old Waxing Crescent Moon with Earthshine setting low in the west over the city. Saturn was 1.5 degrees away in the constellation Aquarius, flanked by stars Chi Aquarii to the south (left) and Phi Aquarii to the north (right).

Chart showing the 2.6 day old Waxing Crescent Moon with Saturn 1.5º away - Starry Night Pro Plus 8
Chart showing the 2.6 day old Waxing Crescent Moon with Saturn 1.5º away – Starry Night Pro Plus 8

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