Moon and Venus March 16, 2010

Sketching: This is a re-drawn sketch in oil pastels of the Moon and Venus in the western sky on dark blue construction paper 12” x 14”. The original graphite sketch was completed in about 20 minutes on the back patio looking due west. No optical aid was used. At the time of the sketch (March 16, 2010, 7:26 pm local time) the moon was 1.5 % illuminated and only 1.25 days old. Lunation 1079 The sky was partly cloudy and filled with aircraft contrails especially in the west. The air temperature was a pleasant 24° C (75° F). Location: Mesa, Arizona Frank McCabe