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[Centaur]

It’s nearly time for my monthly naked-eye New Moon spotting challenge, which is relatively easy for observers north of the tropics during the months surrounding the vernal equinox. North Americans may be able to sight the one-day-old Moon after sunset on May 10th. Brilliant Venus will serve as a guidepost.

My more detailed article describing the waxing crescent Moon’s first appearance of the coming lunar month appears under the links for my preview graphics at www.CurtRenz.com/moon

Photos and descriptions of the young Moon would be welcome additions to this thread. Please include your location, date and time with zone.

Below is a photo showing the “Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms” above Mercury that I shot from Arlington Heights, Illinois on 2007 MAY 17 at 21:10 CDT while the Moon was aged 30:43 hours.

[Paulie pchris00]

It was way too cloudy, and maybe even raining to catch the Moon Friday night. I did see it last night, at 7:58 PM. Once again, there were some clouds to contend with at sunset, but I had about 30 young Girl Scouts, parents, and siblings at Conway Observatory, with only three other volunteers to handle the crowd. It was great to have them all out for observing, but it distracted me from maybe seeing Luna earlier. Still, I was the first person to see it in the group. I'll post some pics when I can.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Here is my shot of Saturday night's crescent...

With King Jupiter.

Didn't catch it till about 8pm, so Pauile reigns.

[Centaur]

May 12, 2013 20:59:29 GMT -6 Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe said:

Didn't catch it till about 8pm, so Pauile reigns.

But you had evidence, Joe. We fans of Perry Mason and Columbo know that's what's required. Congratulations! However, I thought you had no western view?

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Curt...

I don't, but I was out and about Saturday evening...



Which had a western vista upon exiting in the parking lot.