"Jupiter and Half Moon Conjunction Tonight"

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"Jupiter and Half Moon Conjunction Tonight"
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On the night of Jan. 18, 2024, the moon and Jupiter will appear close together in the Aries constellation, offering the opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons through binoculars. The moon will be in a bright waxing gibbous phase, and both celestial bodies will be visible as soon as the sun sets. Skywatchers can also spot the Pleiades star cluster and the Orion Nebula nearby. If you're interested in capturing the celestial event, guides on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography are available, and you can share your photos with Space.com.

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