Jupiter and a Waxing Moon Put on a Sunset Sky Show

Look east at sunset on March 26 to see Jupiter near a waxing Moon; the Moon–Jupiter close approach occurs at 9:19 PM EDT (1319 GMT), with Jupiter about 5 degrees to the lower-right of the Moon. The pairing is best viewed from the northern hemisphere and remains visible through the evening, with Jupiter staying prominent in the spring sky until solar conjunction in July. A small telescope or binoculars will reveal the Moon’s craters and lunar seas and Jupiter’s cloud bands and moons; for exact rise/set times, check Time and Date for your location.