In the early morning of 13th August, stargazers are treated to a close approach of the planets Jupiter and Venus as they make a conjunction in the pre-dawn sky. A conjunction is where two astronomical objects, likes planets, appear close together in the sky.
Venus, the brightest planet we see from Earth, will be complemented by Jupiter which is almost as bright. This cosmic conjunction offers an opportunity for both seasoned astronomers and casual stargazers to observe a captivating dance of the planetary pair, reminding us of the vastness and wonder of the universe.
When and where to look:
The pair will be visible low on the eastern horizon in the dawn sky on 13th August. They both rise at 4.48am and the best time to view will be at about 5am, until they are lost to dawn light around 6:30am.
Something Interesting
Jupiter is easily the largest planet in the solar system – the king of the planets is more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined, and even Jupiter’s great red spot is bigger than Earth.
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