Earthsky Tonight – Dec 20, 2009 Moon and Jupiter

Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Moon and Jupiter close together on December 20. If your sky is clear, you simply can’t miss the planet Jupiter after sunset. Jupiter will be that blazing point of light to the east (or left) of the waxing crescent moon. Be sure to look for the attractive evening couple at dusk and early evening, because the moon and Jupiter will set beneath your southwestern horizon by mid-evening tonight. Although the moon and ... Full Story