What is the body below the moon this last two nights?

[flobadob]

I'm assuming it's either Jupiter or Venus, but what is it exactly?

[cancross]

I'm not in the UK but this map shows Saturn low in the east under the current sky view set for London.

http://www.astroviewe...52&city=London&tz=WET

[cancross]

OK - Now I'n not so sure. Here in North America we're seeing Jupiter.

See here: http://www.skyandtele...m/observing/ataglance

So that's likely the answer.

[ABerrant]

Jupiter is currently below the Moon as they drop towards the Western horizon.

[flobadob]

It's probably Jupiter here also cancross, after all we are all looking at the same Moon. You in America, me in Ireland. Tis amazing, yes?

[ABerrant]

If you have more than a passing interest in astronomy I heartily recommend installing Stellarium, "a free open source planetarium for your computer"

http://www.stellarium.org/

[cancross]

Absolutely, and I have a daughter who Irish dances - so I (who have never been beyond southern England) have to deal with slip Jigs and solo dresses. The world's a funny place!

[flobadob]

Thanks very much, I'll check that out tomorrow.