The Soul Calendar: Astronomy: Tonite Trio Saturn, Moon and Star Spica Triple Threat: From Denny: Does this month get any better? We have a Super Moon on Saturday too.
Tonight, 3 May 2012, is a special treat for skywatchers about an hour after the sun sets. Look up in the sky and you will get the special eye candy treat to behold a rare beautiful sight: a triple conjunction of the planet Saturn, the bright star Spica and our moon.
What is a conjunction? It's simple. It's just when two or more astonomical objects appear to be close together in the sky. Of course, the reality is that they are definitely far apart but rather it is our perspective viewing them here on Earth that gives the suggestion they are so close together.
Astrologers and astronomers like to argue over whether a conjunction is significant. The astrologers believe a conjunction can cause serious effects. Astronomers take a more laid back approach and tell us just to look up and enjoy the beautiful sight.
