For folks staying home to hand out candy to the little monsters tonight, you might want to take the opportunity to do the Bernie Sanden idea of showing off a few sky tricks (or is it treats?) from a scope strategically placed in view of the treats (or tricks) you're handing out. The heart of that monster scorpion is very near to the early setting crescent and ... From Joe Orman's Sky Events: October 31 (evening): Venus 5 degrees above crescent Moon, low in SW after sunset. Moon 7 degrees to left of Venus on November 1. Jenn. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.