Tag: Jupiter
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Moon-Jupiter-Gemini Conjunction: Must-See Night Sky Event
Overview: A celestial meetup worth staying up for If you’re scanning the early morning sky, the night of 13–14 October offers a memorable planetary and stellar display. The Moon will meet Jupiter in a bright, eye-catching conjunction with the two brightest stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux. The event is visible from the United Kingdom…
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Io and Europa Transit Jupiter: A Premier Sky Event on October 11
What to Expect: Io and Europa Present a Coordinated Transit Across Jupiter There’s a rare morning sky event to plan for this week: Jupiter’s moons Io and Europa will cross the planet together, creating shadows on the gas giant’s disk and offering a striking view for observers with clear skies. The resonant orbits of these…
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Io and Europa Cross Jupiter: A Dawn Transit on October 11
Overview: A Serene Dawn Show on Jupiter For skywatchers seeking a memorable early-morning spectacle, Saturday, October 11 delivers a repeat performance of a striking Jovian alignment. The moons Io and Europa will be seen near Jupiter in a transit sequence that draws a thin line between planetary science and visual wonder. Thanks to resonant orbits,…
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Io and Europa Cross Jupiter: October 11 Sky Event
Overview: A Premier Morning Transit of Io and Europa If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your alarm for early Saturday morning. Jupiter, bright and high in the eastern predawn sky, will host a striking skywatching moment as its moons Io and Europa cast shadows and then begin a transit across…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events
Spot Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti This Friday Evening If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your sights on Ceres, the dwarf planet, as it makes a close approach to the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti this Friday evening. Viewing will be best about two hours after sunset, when darkness has settled in…
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Ceres in Cetus: A Close View Tonight and a Look Ahead to Io and Europa
What to look for tonight: Ceres near Phi2 Ceti If you’re hunting for a sky event this week, you won’t want to miss a close approach of the dwarf planet Ceres. This Friday evening, Ceres is passing near the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti (φ2 Ceti). With clear skies, you can spot both objects overhead in…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: A Friday Evening Skywatch for October 10
Overview: Ceres Passes Close to Phi2 Ceti If you’re looking for a rewarding sky event this Friday, turn your gaze toward the constellation Cetus. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, will be passing close to the magnitude 5 star Phi2 Ceti this evening. Observers should note that the best viewing window is about…
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ESA repurposes Mars and Jupiter missions to study interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA repurposes Mars and Jupiter missions to study interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS The European Space Agency (ESA) is expanding the utility of its planetary missions by repurposing assets from Mars and Jupiter programs to monitor the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as it hurtles through the inner solar system. Discovered in July 2025 by Chile’s ATLAS survey, 3I/ATLAS…
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ESA Opens Second Deep Space Antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia
Europe’s Deep-Space Gateway Expands in Australia The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially opened its second deep space antenna at New Norcia, a tiny monastic town about 120 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia. This site-friendly installation—New Norcia 3 (NNO-3)—is the second antenna at the town’s ESA complex and marks the 40-metre-tall, 700-tonne addition…
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Astronomical Events in October 2025: Harvest Moon, Meteors, and More
Harvest Moon: October 2025’s Brightest Night October 6–7 kicks off with the Harvest Moon, a full moon that often appears unusually large and luminous as it rises in the evening sky. This month’s Harvest Moon also qualifies as a supermoon, thanks to its proximity to Earth. For best results, watch from a clear, dark horizon…