Stig Östlund

lördag, april 28, 2018

A SPECIAL CONJUNCTION OF THE MOON AND JUPITER:


This weekend, the Moon and Jupiter are converging for their brightest conjunction of the year. When the Moon becomes full on Sunday night, April 29th, only ~5 degrees of arc will separate the pair inside the constellation Libra



Conjunctions between the Moon and Jupiter are not uncommon--but this one is special. It's happening only days before Jupiter's closest approach to Earth in early May. As a result of its proximity, Jupiter is shining brighter than any star in the night sky. For instance, on the night of the conjunction Jupiter will be almost 3 times brighter than brilliant Sirius. The giant planet will have no trouble being seen next to the glaring full Moon.

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