Astronomy picture of the day 04-10-2014 - Mars, Antares, Moon and Saturn

Mars, Antares, Moon and Saturn
Image Credit &Copyright:Tamas Ladanyi(TWAN)

Explanation: Mars, Antares,Moon, andSaturnare the brightest celestial beacons inthis serene sky. The Sun's golden light is still scattered along the southwestern horizon though, captured after sunset on September 28. The evening gathering of wandering planets and Moon along with thebright star viewed asan equal to Mars and the Scorpion's Heart was enjoyed around planet Earth. But from the photographer's perspective looking across the calm waters of Lake Balaton, Hungary, they were joined by a more terrestrial sailboat mast light. Mast light, bright star, planets and Moon are all posing near the plane of the ecliptic.