What they heck were those up in the sky?
 

What the heck were those two bright objects up in the sky last night? Planets I guess. I went over to my friend Fred's place and after looking at them together for a few minutes he said.."That's a bummer Richie I thought my family might be coming back to get me". :)

Venus (the brighter of the two) and Jupiter: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/in...ve?INTCMP=SRCH

yeah andy in effect that was venus8-)

do you by any chance live near a swamp?8-)

I read about that in the newspaper. I'm going to watch that. I read that it is quite rare that Venus and Jupiter are so close to each other.

No. No swamps round here. No alligators either. There's Hackney Marshes I suppose, but that's right the other side of London. Why do you ask?

Swamp gas, case closed.

check this flashlight and dont ask:cool:

http://www.thereelbits.com/wp-conten...01-285x280.jpg

Why am I reading this thread. Who is Raaaid. What is 'Cliffs of Dover'? :confused:

While I'm here, and changing the subject, did anyone notice those bright lights in the sky? Does anyone know what they are...? :confused:

Regardless of appearances Venus and Jupiter are never close to each other.

just saying :D

I guess that depends on what scale you use.

Compared to the distance to the next galaxy there practically touching;)

Aren't they just reflections off the skydome? ;)

Haha! :) Indeed. The distances in space are crazy...

Last night I saw them. I thought they would be much closer to each other.