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Old 08-03-2009, 02:12 AM
Enchilada
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The best time to look before sunup or after sunset for the thinnest c.2% crescent is the 21st and 22nd March and the 2nd and 3rd April. (West and East respectively)

IMPORTANT CAUTIONARY NOTE

I would suggest visual observation near the sun during daylight is very dangerous without adequate shielding from the sun's ray.
(Between about the 12th March to 6th April,
unless you are experienced, NO ONE SHOULD TRY IT!)

If you REALLY WANT TO DO IT, use an eye patch to stop glimpsing the sun as its brightness I has the bedazzling you seeing much let alone Venus - probably buggers up your deep-sky observing if you do it too long!

Last edited by Enchilada; 08-03-2009 at 02:16 AM. Reason: MORE OBVIOUS
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