Saturn, Mars, Regulus and Moon - July 04, 2008

Saturn, Mars, Regulus and Moon - July 04, 2008

Image Details

  • Nikon D70s
  • 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G
  • Photoshop CS3
  • 07/04/2008
  • Mead, Colorado

While 4th of July fireworks boom in the background, Saturn, Mars, and Regulus (left to right) put on a celestial light show for the setting moon.

This image can also be seen in the July 8, 2008 article "Planetary Alignment Dazzles Weekend SkyWatchers" on the Universe Today web site.