SKY WATCH _ During the first six hours after sunset, Jupiter, having retrograded to the Aquarius–Pisces border, remains brilliant and dominant in the south even as it fades ever so slightly to magnitude –2.6. The Moon floats to the right of Jupiter on the 15th. In the wee predawn hours, Saturn and Venus speedily return, with Venus rivetingly brilliant as it explosively brightens from magnitude –4.1 to –4.9. At midmonth, 40 minutes before sunrise, UFO-like Venus stands 15 degrees high, with Virgo’s blue star Spica just above it and Saturn higher still. The group’s brightness range is enormous. While the Ringed Planet barely exceeds

Spica’s so-so magnitude 1, Venus is 250 times more brilliant than the other two.

Full Moon 21st day 12th hour 27th minute

Quit smoking: Nov. 5, 28

To Lose weight: Nov. 2, 28

To Gain Weight: Nov 14, 19

Cut hair to discourage growth: Nov. 3, 4, 26, 27

Cut hair to encourage growth: Nov 14, 15, 19, 20

Have dental care: Nov 1, 2, 28, 29

Wean animals or children: Nov 5, 28

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Until next time, take care, and I hope to see you at the next

Coffee Klatsch.