Did some viewing at Linden in the Blue Mountains. Was expecting a reduction in the skyglow eastward towards Penrith and beyond after 8:30 pm. We didn't notice any significant reduction in the eastern skyglow nor any increase at the end of Earth Hour at 9:30pm.
Otherwise viewing improved as the night went on. We found Saturn spectacular as well. Had nice views of the Sombrero and the Leo Triplet. The under-rated NGC 4945 in Centaurus really stood out. One of the finest of the Southern galaxies. If you never seen it, make a point. A great sight was the Ghost of Jupiter (NGC 3242); bright at magnitude 7 and easy to see greenish disk.
Also had pesky mossies early in the evening and then dew later on. But all in all, great company and, at last, a good viewing night.
