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Here’s a shot I took of the Moon and Mars last night. They presented a lovely pairing low in the west just at dusk, while Venus shone brightly high above them. Go outside tonight and see how the Moon has traveled up much closer to Venus. (photo is hand held with 200mm lens)
![IMG_2960asmall](http://www.amateurastronomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_2960asmall-213x300.jpg)
Yes, a pretty pairing.