Roman GłogulskiAstronomy enthusiasts can witness a remarkable celestial event as the Moon and Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, come closer to each other, creating an unusual and fascinating view. On Thursday evening at 9:10 PM, the conjunction of both celestial bodies will take place, which is extremely attractive. The Moon, being Earth’s natural satellite, will be illuminated on half of its disk, gradually approaching fullness. Jupiter will appear in the sky around 4:30 PM, with the Moon appearing earlier. Both objects will be high in the sky, above the southeastern horizon, and will only disappear below the horizon around 1 AM.
The following day, on January 19th, there will be another conjunction, this time between the Moon and the planet Uranus. To observe Uranus, a telescope will be necessary. Jupiter, on the other hand, will be visible with the naked eye as a very bright point in the sky. By using a telescope, we will be able to observe Jupiter’s four moons, known as Galilean moons, and the cloud bands in the planet’s atmosphere.
Individuals who want to observe the movement of the Moon against the backdrop of stars should observe the sky on the evening of January 17th, as well as on the conjunction day, January 18th, and the following day, January 19th. These three days will abound in a spectacular arrangement of objects in the sky. On Thursday, the Moon and Jupiter will be close to each other, while on Wednesday and Friday, the Moon will be further away from the planet. Conjunctions of the Moon with bright planets and between planets always capture the attention of astronomy enthusiasts.
FAQ:
1. When will the Moon-Jupiter conjunction occur?
It will occur on Thursday evening at 9:10 PM.
2. What will be the weather conditions during the conjunction?
There is no information about the weather conditions in the article.
3. Where will the Moon and Jupiter be in the sky?
Both objects will be high in the sky, above the southeastern horizon.
4. Will I need a telescope to see Jupiter?
Jupiter will be visible with the naked eye as a very bright point in the sky. To see Jupiter’s four moons and the cloud bands in the planet’s atmosphere, a telescope will be necessary.
5. When will the next Moon conjunction take place?
The next Moon conjunction will take place on Friday, January 19th.
Definitions:
– Conjunction: an astronomical phenomenon in which two celestial objects are at the same or very close positions in the sky.
– Satellite: an object that orbits around a planet or another celestial body.
– Telescope: an instrument for observing objects in space.
Related links:
– astronomia.pl
– NASA
