Thanksgiving sky: Jupiter, Venus, moon together

November 25, 2008 By SETH BORENSTEIN , AP Science Writer

(AP) -- It's not just families that are getting together this Thanksgiving week. The three brightest objects in the night sky - Venus, Jupiter and a crescent moon - will crowd around each other for an unusual group shot.

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