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From: Eve, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Jupiter Superior Solar Conjunction May 18th ~ Constellation Taurus
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Earth is in constellation Libra. You can see the Pleiades star cluster currently in this near real time image to the upper left...Jupiter is currently behind the solar disc, we can watch it emerge to the right of the solar disc on the image. The other bright orb is Venus. EXCERPT: Jupiter for many will be difficult to see. 15 minutes after sunset, Jupiter is only 8° above the western horizon. The chance to spot the planet will be if you can find a clear view of the west free of trees and buildings. For most of us, Jupiter is lost in the Sun’s glare. Jupiter reaches superior conjunction on May 18, 2024. After this date, the largest planet will slowly climb out of the Sun’s glare before sunrise in the east. Jupiter will return to our morning skies by June. |
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From: Eve, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Jupiter Superior Solar Conjunction May 18th ~ Constellation Taurus
URL: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2024/05/01/2024-may-18-jupiter-at-solar-conjunction/
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May 18, 2023: Jupiter passes behind the sun today, reappearing in the morning sky in about a month. The gibbous moon is visible after sundown. Chart Caption – 2024, May 18: Jupiter is at solar conjunction, on the sun’s far side. Venus nears a conjunction with Jupiter that occurs in bright sunlight. |
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