6-planet parade to light up sky
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Look low in the western sky around 5 a.m. to see Leo’s brightest star, Regulus, a mere ½ degree (less than one finger at arm’s length) from the very nearly full moon. This event is for all you early risers out there.
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Catch Jupiter’s bright glow under the waxing moon tonight!
Tonight, a unique celestial event will occur as a waxing gibbous moon and the bright planet Jupiter align in the sky. This event offers a great opportunity for stargazers to observe two of the most noticeable objects in the night sky.
Jupiter will be the brightest planet in the sky during the month of August — and beginning Friday, it will be lined up with Saturn and the moon. For three days, the trio will be lined up side-by-side … by side. Those who look south in the night sky ...