Catch Jupiter's Disappearing Act During Lunar Occultation on May 17
TL;DR
On May 17, a lunar occultation will occur where Jupiter and its four Galilean moons will pass behind a thin, 5% illuminated waning crescent moon as seen from North America. The best views of Jupiter's disappearance behind the moon will be from the western third of the United States and Canada, where at least part of it happens before sunrise. Binoculars will give a better view, and a telescope will be needed to follow its moons.
- See Jupiter hide behind the moon during a lunar occultation early on May 17 Space.com
- See the Moon-Jupiter Trifecta: Conjunction, Occultation, and Double-Shadow Transit Sky & Telescope
- Jupiter will vanish Wednesday — but then reappear within minutes The Denver Post
- Don't Miss: Moon Occults Jupiter – Ideal Viewing From North America SciTechDaily
- How to photograph (and see) this week's lunar occultation of Jupiter BBC Sky at Night Magazine
- View Full Coverage on Google News
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