Hello,

Well, seems I was that other kid with Norton’s Star Atlas in hand and a pair of binoculars (actually, my grandfather’s binoculars that I had borrowed). And I am still on the summer menu for mosquitoes through what has been a life-long love of looking at the sky, both night and day.

Let’s hope the weather cooperates for the most part through to the upcoming closest approach on December 21 and the first few days thereafter.

Glad you enjoyed the post and I am sure there will be some interesting images showing different aspects of what is sure to be a beautiful conjunction.