Dec 7 Sky Treat: Jupiter Shines Next To Moon In Gemini
• Jupiter and the Moon will appear close together in the Gemini constellation on the night of December 7, rising three hours after sunset.
• The best viewing time is early on December 8, when they reach their highest point near the bright stars Castor and Pollux.
• A telescope will reveal Jupiter’s cloud bands and Galilean moons, as well as lunar features like Tycho Crater.
Celestial pairing visible three hours after sunset
On the night of December 7, skywatchers are in for a treat as Jupiter aligns closely with the Moon in the constellation Gemini. This celestial pairing will become visible approximately three hours after sunset. As darkness deepens, the two will ascend in the southern sky, providing a captivating display for those with a penchant for astronomy.
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