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The Sturgeon Moon, the August full Moon, rises on August 9th and marks the start of the Moon's journey across the Solar System planets, offering opportunities for skywatchers to observe its encounters with Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury, along with phenomena like the Moon illusion and lunar rays.
Data from the 44-year-old Voyager 2 probe suggests that magnetosheath jets, previously observed around Jupiter, may exist on all solar system planets. These jets, caused by ripples in the bow shock, have also been observed around Earth and Mars, with indications of their presence on Mercury and Saturn. Understanding these phenomena is crucial for predicting space weather events that could impact satellite operations and communications. The research team suggests that comparative studies of magnetosheath jets across planetary magnetosheaths could provide new insights into shocks and magnetospheres, but data is limited due to the scarcity of space missions in close proximity to the planets.