Moon and Venus - November 26, 2011

Image Details

• Nikon D7000
• 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G
• Photoshop CS5
• 11/26/2011
• Mead, Colorado

This close pairing of the Moon and Venus dominated the southwestern sky shortly after sunset. The planet Mercury was also briefly visible on this night. But, it had already dropped from view by the time this image was taken.