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Venus and Jupiter conjunction: Sky-watchers witness dawn display | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Jupiter and Venus - the two brightest planets - have been appearing together in the morning sky. | |
The planets have been visible to the naked eye across parts of the UK. | |
The best viewing time was 40 minutes before sunrise at 07:15 GMT. Viewed from London, the planets began appearing shortly before 06:00 GMT with conjunction occurring just after. | |
Experts said they were so close as to appear almost on top of each other, perhaps looking like one bright star. | |
While the planets are visible to the naked eye, viewers with a telescope have also been able to see Jupiter's four Galilean moons. | |
The planets are seen best by those in mid-northern latitudes around the world, including the UK and northern US. | |
Observers have had an uninterrupted view to the South East as the planets have been very low in the sky. Those on high ground have had the best chance of seeing the conjunction. | |
Robert Massey, acting executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society, said binoculars afforded a better view before the sun rises above the horizon but warned people not to do this after sunrise, as it could be dangerous. | |
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