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Title: White light in sky
Post by: neegel on December 28, 2008, 05:55:32 PM

Does anyone know what the bright light in the sky over Goyt Mill is, it doesn't look like a star though could be wrong  ???

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: heather on December 29, 2008, 12:01:57 PM

i think its  the planet venus but i am sure if i am wrong someone will correct me :)

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: nbt on December 29, 2008, 01:44:56 PM

Assuming you aren't looking at Goyt Mill from Barnsfold Rd or elsewhere to the south then yes, Venus, aka The Evening Star.

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: Susan on January 01, 2009, 11:11:27 AM

Hey mum, how did you know that have you been eating the weetabix again

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: heather on January 01, 2009, 01:43:31 PM

cheeky monkey ( i asked mike  a few weeks back)  but saying that you know i am a mine of useless infomation    bye the way did you enjoy your stew  last night

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: Tricky on January 01, 2009, 04:45:21 PM

This is a great link to see the stars..

http://www.neave.com/planetarium/ (http://www.neave.com/planetarium/)

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: badger on January 05, 2009, 07:19:11 AM

 The International Space Station also goes over every night could it be that? :-\

Title: Re: White light in sky
Post by: george on January 25, 2009, 08:00:28 PM

yes its venus-look for it on 29th its close to new moon that night