The moon all but kisses the brilliant red supergiant star Antares this week. It is a spectacular meeting but one that will require some effort to spot from the UK. To stand a chance of seeing the conjunction, you will need to find somewhere with a clear southern horizon. A hill to stand on would also be advantageous as the pair will already be setting by the time they become visible.
The chart shows the view looking south-west from London at 19:30 BST. The pair will already be visible against the deepening twilight. The moon will be around five and a half days old, in its waxing crescent phase, and will have just under 30% of its visible surface illuminated.
