Jupiter Occultation by Moon Today (Sep 8)

[j...@tomney.com]

At about 3 p.m. ET this afternoon the slender crescent Moon will slide across and cover up Jupiter for a little over an hour. Although it will be daylight, Jupiter is bright enough that you can pick it up in a telescope or perhaps even in binoculars. If you own a red filter, using it will make it easier to spot as it will darken the bright blue sky. The duo will be in the west about 35° high.

 

There will be an even better occultation for us in the pre-dawn skies next month (I’ll be covering that at our HAL meeting this Thursday). For more details on today’s event see:

 

https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-moon-will-hide-jupiter-in-broad-daylight-on-sept-8-2026-here-is-how-to-see-it

 

Jim