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April 22, 2009, 6:15AM MST. (Close-up view)

The clouds parted just enough for me to see the event...and what a lucky thing that was. Though still slightly obscured, the view was beautiful.

Venus shines with 17% of its surface lit, while the moon, a crescent, drifts towards it. By 6:18AM, the moon touches venus, and within seconds, the Morning Star disappears. Look closely at the moon, you can see its cratered surface fairly clearly.

These events are called occultations, and it was a gorgeous sight...one which will not occur again until Oct 11, 2029. I'll be 44 years old the next time I see one of these.

I have uploaded a video of the actual event to youtube, you can watch the moon cover up Venus here: [link] (Remember to press HQ)

Camera Data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Shutter Speed: 1/5 second
Lens Aperture: F/3.5
Focal Length: 6 mm
F-Number: F/3.5
Exposure Time: 1/5 second
ISO Speed: 80
Metering Mode: Pattern
Date Taken: April 22, 2009
Software: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7

Description
April 22, 2009, 6:15AM MST. (Close-up view)

The clouds parted just enough for me to see the event...and what a lucky thing that was. Though still slightly obscured, the view was beautiful.

Venus shines with 17% of its surface lit, while the moon, a crescent, drifts towards it. By 6:18AM, the moon touches venus, and within seconds, the Morning Star disappears. Look closely at the moon, you can see its cratered surface fairly clearly.

These events are called occultations, and it was a gorgeous sight...one which will not occur again until Oct 11, 2029. I'll be 44 years old the next time I see one of these.

I have uploaded a video of the actual event to youtube, you can watch the moon cover up Venus here: [link] (Remember to press HQ)

Camera Data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Shutter Speed: 1/5 second
Lens Aperture: F/3.5
Focal Length: 6 mm
F-Number: F/3.5
Exposure Time: 1/5 second
ISO Speed: 80
Metering Mode: Pattern
Date Taken: April 22, 2009
Software: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7