observation

My family and I sat out by a fire tonight from 8 to 10. We live in sarasta near Bee Ridge and Beneva. The light pollution is a little bad but we could still make out some constellations. The moon is a waxing cresent. Venus and Jupiter were visible but Jupiter set around 9. Mars was visible looking up and a little East. Above us I pointed out Leo, I think Leo Minor as well. Ursa Major was partly visible, easily located, looking for the big dipper. I told them about M 101 in the constellation. I told them how Coma Bernices is the direction of the center of the galaxy. I think I also saw the Gemini twins above the moon.