2021, May 27: Impending Venus – Mercury Conjunction, Sirius Setting

May 27, 2021: Mercury approaches Venus the evening before a close conjunction of the two planets.  This is the closest visible grouping of the two planets until 2033, although over two dozen groupings occur during the interim.  Tonight is Sirius’ Cosmic Setting. It sets at sunset.  The moon is visible low in the southeast at three hours after sunset.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/05/20/2021-may-27-impending-venus-mercury-conjunction-sirius-setting/