I can rarely see planets on that vector from here since a very bright street light is in the way .. this time the glare from the rising planet overwhelmed the brightness from the street lamp by a factor of X.
Ok just for you and despite there is an "Antarctic Blob" of cold air underway here, at 4:50 am I went outside and took another look, there is a very bright red planet just past the meridian which must be Mars, the object that caught my eye about seventy minutes ago is now somewhat higher in the sky and still very bright it looks like Venus .. it appears a cell of very clear air accompanying the "Blob" must make the planets appear that much brighter.
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Amrand ago
That means about 250 times brighter than normal or just a tad bit dimmer than the full moon. You sure you want to go with that?
RoyLuhza ago
I can rarely see planets on that vector from here since a very bright street light is in the way .. this time the glare from the rising planet overwhelmed the brightness from the street lamp by a factor of X.
Uncle_Slob ago
Solve for X then.
RoyLuhza ago
Ok just for you and despite there is an "Antarctic Blob" of cold air underway here, at 4:50 am I went outside and took another look, there is a very bright red planet just past the meridian which must be Mars, the object that caught my eye about seventy minutes ago is now somewhat higher in the sky and still very bright it looks like Venus .. it appears a cell of very clear air accompanying the "Blob" must make the planets appear that much brighter.