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hotspur
30-07-2009, 10:15 AM
I am not sure,but just wondering if there is an antares graze of moon

tommorow night?i live near Brissy,and thought i heard that it might be

happening,can someone let me know if thats right,and what time???

thanks Chris

Greg Bryant
30-07-2009, 12:27 PM
Hi Chris,

There is an occultation of Antares by the Moon tomorrow night, but it is not visible from Australia. The below site has a map of its visibility.

http://www.lunar-occultations.com/iota/bstar/0731antares.htm

Nevertheless, the Moon and Antares will be close together as seen by us.

Regards,
Greg