Moon in Pleiades, and a conjunction.

[Liz]

Headed down the beach to capture some pics of the Moon and Mercury, and maybe a comet.
The only bit of cloud cover in the sky was the area I wanted!! Had to wait for the crescent Moon to rise a bit more before I took some pics.
Thought I got some Ok shots, but when I downloaded them I found that the Moon was embedded in the Pleiades, and I hadnt known!!
Also lucky to get some my first Iridium flare, and didnt know I had that either. :)
Also, the dog and his owner were out for their usual stroll. ;)
Apologies for the bit off focusing in a couple. :shrug:

[StephenM]

Nicely captured Liz. I'm glad someone got a look at the Pleiades occultation! I got up at 4:40am, only to find 100% cloud cover :(

Cheers,
Stephen

[supernova1965]

Very nice Liz

Nice capture of the flare. I have been putting off asking why the dog has a red light is he/she an astronomer 2:rofl:

[Quark]

All good Liz, the iridium flare is a bonus and Pluto pup with his red light is becoming a bit of a celebrity dog, at least on IIS.

Regards
Trevor

[astroron]

All pretty schmick Liz,:thumbsup:all as we get is clouds in the morning:(
I am enjoying your early morning jaunts down the beach:)

[Liz]

Thank you all for the kind comments. :)
Shame that cloud is lingering down south. :(
Yes, little Pluto pup is an energetic little thing, races around in all directions with his little red light. :lol: