Topic: FULL MOON AND MARS

[Clive]

Tonight's full Moon is the biggest and brightest full Moon of the year.  It's a "perigee Moon," as much as 14% wider and 30% brighter than other full Moons you'll see later in 2010.  But that's not all.  Mars is having a close encounter with Earth, and on Friday night, Jan. 29th, it will join the Moon for an all-night-long conjunction. Don't miss it! Sky maps and images may be found at http://spaceweather.com.

[Rik]

Give me the moonlight, give me the girl and leave the rest to me.

[Simon]

I just knew a full moon must be due! 

[Rik]

This month, I'd say overdue... 

[Simon]

[sam]

yeah, well its a shame I'm in Alberta...

[Rik]

I'm sure Lizzie agrees, Sam.

[Simon]

I've just looked outside, and the moon is incredibly clear and bright.   Fantastic!   

[Clive]

And that bright orange star next to it is Mars!  No... really!   

[Rodders]

And not a cloud in the sky - brilliant!  And the lady in the house behind ours should really close her curtains at this time of night - even brillianter!  I'm beginning to grasp the appeal of all this telescope malarkey.

[Simon]

And that bright orange star next to it is Mars!  No... really!   

Wow!  I can see it!  

[Simon]

And not a cloud in the sky - brilliant!  And the lady in the house behind ours should really close her curtains at this time of night - even brillianter!  I'm beginning to grasp the appeal of all this telescope malarkey.

Why on earth do you think Clive's been at it for so long?  

[Rodders]

Does that mean I need to buy a raincoat now?   

[Simon]

And wellies. 

[Clive]

Welcome to the club.