Nationwide Venus Watches - Best View For 3 Years Tomorrow evening, just after sunset on January 30th, the spectacularly bright planet Venus will hang just below the thin crescent Moon. The last time this happened the switchboards at Astronomy Ireland were jammed with people who couldn't believe what they were seeing! Local Branches of Astronomy Ireland will set up telescopes all over the country to let YOU take a closer look at this magnificent sight. When you look through our telescopes you will notice that Venus looks like a "Half Moon". This is because Venus is located to the side of the Sun, and is being lit up at an angle. In fact, Venus is currently 85 million kilometres away from Earth - and it's getting closer! "The sight of Venus blazing just below the Moon will be an absolutely incredible sight," said David Moore, Chairman of Astronomy Ireland, "and this will be the best view we will get for 3 years!" The Astronomy Ireland Nationwide Venus Watches will begin at 6:30pm in many locations: Carlow Clare Cork Dublin Limerick Louth Mayo We strongly urge that you go to your nearest Venus Watch at this time to witness this amazing and enthralling celestial event. For more details visit our website www.astronomy.ie or call us on (01) 847 0777. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club AND Ireland's Only Astronomy Magazine www.astronomy.ie Call Our Telescope Shop Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat ( subscribe / unsubscribe here )