Conjunction: Jupiter Meets The Moon

Skywatchers are in for a treat tonight as the two brightest objects in the night sky are in conjunction. Look for the planet Jupiter to rise just east of an almost full Moon around 10:00pm this evening. You might want to make use of a moon filter for your lunar observations. These help to tone down the intense brightness of the moon and allow you to see some of the more subtle details on its surface. You’ll want to remove the filter prior to observing Jupiter. Pay close attention to Jupiter’s moons as they jockey for position around the giant planet.