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Monday, March 26, 2012

Last Chance, Last Dance

March sky show is over tonight
By Will Collette

These past couple of weeks, you didn't need a telescope to see the amazing display of the planets Venus and Jupiter dancing together across the Western sky from sundown until well into the night. In recent evenings, they've been joined by the thin sliver of the moon.

But all that is about to end.

Tonight is the last night to see Jupiter, Venus and the Moon in close conjunction.




The National Weather Service forecast for Charlestown calls for clearing skies all day and a crystal clear - but COLD (25 degree) night.


Look to the West in the same spot where Venus and Jupiter have been putting on their March show - between Orion and Cassiopeia after sunset.

There' a Special Town Council Meeting tonight that starts at 5:30 PM. If you go to the Council meeting, set your watch to leave at 7:05 PM, tonight's sunset.

And wear a warm jacket.