On an early morning on the first day of December, there’s a special view of the Moon with Jupiter, Mars and the bright star, Regulus.
It is early, but if you happen to be up or have set the alarm especially, find a place where you can see clearly to the eastern horizon and you won’t be disappointed.
Jupiter will appear above and to the left of the Moon and Mars will appear below. The other bright object mixing it up with the trio is a star called Regulus. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation of Leo. In the southern hemisphere, Leo looks upside down. Leo is right on the eastern horizon but by 3am has risen high enough to see all of the constellation.
When and where to look:
1am, 1st December. Look to the east.
Keep watching
If you happen to be in a dark sky location In one of WA’s Astrotourism Towns, turn your head to the south and see if you can spot the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds. The Large Magellanic Cloud will appear high between the Southern Cross and the bright star, Canopus. The Small Magellanic Cloud is lower.
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