Stonehenge, Venus and the Moon

June 20, 2025

Stonehenge  Venus and the Moon

Photographer: Chris Kotsiopoulos
Summary Author: Chris Kotsiopoulos

Shown above are Venus and the elusive Mercury, as well as the Moon, over prehistoric Stonehenge. Capturing this planetary conjunction was the result of careful planning, along with a touch of luck, as I was treated to a beautiful sunset. Mid-level clouds not only produced the fiery sunset but also yielded the distinctive corona about Venus (top center). Note that both the Moon and Venus are in their crescent phases. Photo taken on March 1, 2025. 

 

Stonehenge, U.K. Coordinates: 51.1789, -1.8262

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