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Look west as the evening twilight gathers this week for a chance to spot the planets Venus and Saturn. The accompanying chart shows the view looking west from London at 18.10 GMT on 2 March.<\/p>\n
Venus will be the brighter of the pair, dominating the sky at magnitude \u20134. Saturn will be fainter, at about magnitude 0.6, and will take a little longer to be visible as the sky darkens. It lies slightly higher and to the east of Venus. Unlike stars, both planets will shine steadily, without twinkling.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the week, the pair will draw closer together. By 8 March, they will appear almost side by side in the deepening dusk. Although bright enough to be seen easily, even from urban locations, a clear western horizon will be important, as Saturn sinks lower as the week progresses.<\/p>\n
Plan to begin your observation soon after sunset, watching for the planets to appear as twilight fades. If you watch on successive nights, you will see them edging noticeably closer.<\/p>\n
Both planets glow by reflecting sunlight from their dense cloud decks. Venus appears brilliant white, while Saturn has more muted tones.<\/p>\n
Observers in the southern hemisphere will also be able to enjoy the sight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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