Sunday, May 27, 2018

Moon and Jupiter Closest in South

A very bright star Jupiter and the Moon (97.9%) will be closest tonight on May 27. The planet Jupiter is close on the sky’s dome to this nearly full moon on May 29, and both Jupiter and the Moon are more or less opposite the Sun.


Thursday, May 17, 2018

Young Moon 9.7% and Venus on May 16-18

The Young Moon and the dazzling planet Venus at evening dusk
Waxing Crescent 9.7% illuminated


Wednesday, May 16, 2018

2018 Apr 30 Moon and Jupiter Closest in South East

The April 30 moon is near the dazzling planet Jupiter