20 July 2007
Kite to the Moon
A kite glides between the Moon and Venus. Venus is the bright star-like object to the lower right.
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
On 17 July 2007, there was a dazzling conjunction of the Moon and Venus in the Egyptian skies. The Moon was only a few degrees to the northeast of Venus.BA Senior Astronomy Specialist, Aymen Ibrahem, pictured the fascinating view, producing numerous interesting photos.
Ibrahem was observing near the beach, where some children were flying kites. Ibrahem took photos of the kites crossing his view of the Moon-Venus conjunction. Ibrahem named his series of photos "Kite to the Moon".
Picture Gallery:
Flying between the Moon and Venus
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
Collision
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
Kite Eclipses the Moon
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
Kite Hits the Crescent
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
Return to Planet Earth
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist
Further Reading
A Celestial Showpiece over Alexandria
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An Evening Planetary Parade
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Aymen Mohamed Ibrahem
Senior Astronomy Specialist