Mercury-Spica Conjunction and Venus above Chikanga, Mutare.

In the evening on 26th September, a close (about one degree) conjunction between the Planet Mercury (yellowish) and the bluish-white Libra Star Spica became briefly visible between 6.25 and 6.31 pm while setting through smoke haze in fading sunset twilight above Chikanga West township near Mutare. Venus, which reached overall maximum brilliance on 22nd September, shone bright in clear sky above.

Tripod-mounted Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 in manual exposure mode.

Slight enhancement of visibility of conjunction using 'Star Spikes Pro' filter.