Jupiter and Venus from Earth

Explanation: It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus was visible last week almost no matter where you lived on Earth. Anyone on the planet with a clear western horizon at sunset could see them. This week the two are still notable , even though Jupiter has sunk below the brighter Venus. And if you look higher in the sky you can see Mars as well. Pictured above , a creative photographer traveled away from the town lights of Szubin , Poland to image a near closest approach of the two planets almost a week ago. The bright planets were separated only by three degrees and his daughter striking a humorous pose . A faint red sunset still glowed in the background. Although this conjunction is drawing to a close, another conjunction between Venus and Jupiter will occur next May.

Gallery: See more images of this planetary conjunction from around the world