Wow! I just returned from my walk at about 6:45 PM, CST.

In the west I observed two planets. The brighter one was at about 40 degrees above the horizon, directly over a duller one at about 27 degrees. To the east was the basically still full moon about twenty degrees over the horizon. The combination was awe inspiring!
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Budwick · 70-79, M Best Comment

It's Jupiter and Venus, Professor.
They are looking pretty cool these days.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Budwick Thank you!

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Budwick Why do planets look like they have a "tail?"

Budwick · 70-79, M

@ProfessorPlum77 I'm not good at riddles.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Budwick No, it's a legitimate question.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@ProfessorPlum77 OK, planets don't look like that they have tails.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Budwick They do to me. I see a bright object, then immediately under it I see a smaller, similar object.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@ProfessorPlum77 Consider getting an eye exam.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Budwick Interesting.