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The First Quarter Moon meets Jupiter in the evening sky

25 April 2015 Ade Ashford

The First Quarter Moon passes close by Jupiter, the Solar System’s largest planet, on the nights of April 25th and 26th. Jupiter may be two months past opposition, but it still offers much to see in a telescope.

The Moon’s two-night encounter with Jupiter

29 March 2015 Ade Ashford

The waxing gibbous Moon passes close by the Solar System’s largest planet, Jupiter, on the nights of March 29th and 30th. Jupiter was at opposition last month, but it’s still big, bright and offers much to see in a telescope.

The Moon meets Jupiter in the evening sky

2 March 2015 Ade Ashford

The waxing gibbous Moon passes close by the Solar System’s largest planet, Jupiter, on the nights of March 2nd and 3rd. Jupiter was at opposition last month, but it’s still big, bright and offers much to see in a telescope.