Planetary Conjunction Shuts Down the Sydney Harbour Bridge in May 2011

[iceman (Mike)]

On May 13th 2011, the closest alignment of the conjunction of Venus, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter got lots of media attention. I was even interviewed for the local paper! But noone expected the beautiful alignment of planets in the sky on that Friday morning to close down the Harbour Bridge for over 2 hours! But that’s what happened!

Ok maybe the conjunction wasn’t the cause, maybe it was the protester on the Sydney Harbour Bridge that morning, but I like to think that they shut down the bridge to give the busy people of Sydney a chance to look up at the stunning scene in the dawn sky over Sydney

Here's my images from the close approach on May 13th, from Observatory Hill.

There's some extra images and story on my blog:
Planetary Conjunction Shuts Down the Sydney Harbour Bridge in May 2011

Thanks for looking.

[leon]

Top Shots indeed Mike, it makes such a difference to have something in the foreground nice work.

Leon

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks Leon. I was hoping to get the bridge at more of a front on view with the planets behind, but I couldn't find a spot (using google maps and TPE) where it would be visible for me.

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Some very nice photos of the conjunction Mike. I recall watching the planets shuffle around every clear morning during that period, it was spectacular. Thanks for the view.

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks Rolf. I can't believe it was 3 months ago already!