[Darth Wader (Wade)]

2009 has been my first serious year of astronomy and there have been quite a few defining moments that will always stand out in my mind.

Finding Saturn for the first time with my new scope

Earth Hour - the wife had a night out with friends, the kids were tucked into bed early and I spent a lot more than an hour enjoying the clear, moonless night with slightly less light pollution from my backyard

Tracking down Mercury in the late afternoon sky (not an easy task from my home)

Getting my mug in the 2009 Compendium!

And finally, hearing the news of Anthony Wesley's discovery of the impact on Jupiter.

Let's hear your "great astronomical moments" - they need not be your own personal acheivements, just things which stick out in your mind.

Cheers
Wade