Clear Winter Nights

On December 31st 2008 around 6:15pm the Moon and Venus lined up right over top of Friendship cabin. It was one of the clearest winter nights I’ve ever seen out there.

The Moon and Venus, lined up over Friendship cabin.

Adam brought his telescope, so we aimed it at the moon to take a look.  Venus is so reflective that it’s almost a mirror, so looking at Venus is more like looking at a reflection of the sun.

Looking at the moon up close with Adam's telescope.

Tags: Camp Morice, Snow Camp, Stars, Telescope, Winter

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