Waning Crescent Moon Aligns With Jupiter in This Week’s Night Sky
Skywatchers can observe a striking celestial alignment this week as a waning crescent moon passes closely alongside the bright planet Jupiter. The event offers clear viewing opportunities for amateur astronomers across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Starwatch: Waning crescent moon gets close to brilliant beacon of Jupiter
The moon will pass less than a degree north of the giant planet and will be on its other side the next morning Those already out and about at 5am this week will be rewarded with a beautiful waning crescent moon approaching Jupiter, while Mars watches on from a little further away. The chart shows the view looking east from London at 5am on Tuesday. The waning moon will be easily visible with about 10% of its visible surface illuminated. The brilliant beacon of Jupiter will be close by. The tw...
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