Starwatch: Waning crescent moon gets close to brilliant beacon of Jupiter
A waning crescent moon slides beside Jupiter at dawn, prompting interest in an upcoming major occultation
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- Primary Driver: A waning crescent moon slides beside Jupiter at dawn, prompting interest in an upcoming major occultation
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The waning crescent moon is indeed skimming past Jupiter today, a surprising close‑up for a daylight sky. Sky & Telescope’s September 4 preview and Jersey’s Best highlight the moon‑Jupiter conjunction visible at dawn, while The Guardian’s Starwatch feature calls the pair a “brilliant beacon” meeting the crescent.
Astronomy Magazine notes the moon joins Jupiter on September 8, confirming the alignment. However, the approach is a near miss, not a full occultation.
Sky & Telescope points to a forthcoming “Big One” – a deeper Jupiter occultation later this month – as a warm‑up to the current event. No further details on timing have been released yet.
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Which celestial objects are involved in the current Starwatch alignment?
The event features a waning crescent Moon passing close to the planet Jupiter.
When is the close approach observable?
Coverage notes the moon‑Jupiter conjunction is visible at dawn on September 8.
What future event is linked to this alignment?
Sky & Telescope references a later, deeper Jupiter occultation described as the “Big One” that will follow this close approach.
The reporting (5)
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 4skyandtelescope.org · 51d ago
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Jersey Skies: The moon and Jupiter meet at dawnJersey's Best · 51d ago
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The Sky Today on Tuesday, September 8: The Moon joins JupiterAstronomy Magazine · 51d ago
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Tuesday's Daytime Jupiter Occultation a Warm-Up for the "Big One"skyandtelescope.org · 51d ago
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Starwatch: Waning crescent moon gets close to brilliant beacon of JupiterThe Guardian · 51d ago
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