Unusual daytime occultation of Jupiter
Monday, 13 June 2005 06:17 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
miriam_eFrom Paul Floyd's Astronomy & Space Website http://www.paulfloyd.id.au
Interested in observing a planet during the daytime? Assuming you have clear skies, you will have the opportunity to do so on Thursday June 16th 2005 (Australian) when the Moon will either pass underneath or in front of Jupiter.
Best times vary depending on your location - between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm will be best. Note that locations North of Brisbane will be able to watch Jupiter disappear behind the Moon. If you are south of Brisbane, it will be a close encounter only.
A small telescope will provide you will the best views of this event. Note that binoculars MAY also allow you to see Jupiter next to the Moon. This will be determined by the clarity of the atmosphere on the day.
A one page information sheet showing the planets location relative to the Moon can be downloaded from the front page of http://www.paulfloyd.id.au
Look under the 'Astronomy & Space News currently unfolding ....' heading (top right hand side of the page).
Interested in observing a planet during the daytime? Assuming you have clear skies, you will have the opportunity to do so on Thursday June 16th 2005 (Australian) when the Moon will either pass underneath or in front of Jupiter.
Best times vary depending on your location - between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm will be best. Note that locations North of Brisbane will be able to watch Jupiter disappear behind the Moon. If you are south of Brisbane, it will be a close encounter only.
A small telescope will provide you will the best views of this event. Note that binoculars MAY also allow you to see Jupiter next to the Moon. This will be determined by the clarity of the atmosphere on the day.
A one page information sheet showing the planets location relative to the Moon can be downloaded from the front page of http://www.paulfloyd.id.au
Look under the 'Astronomy & Space News currently unfolding ....' heading (top right hand side of the page).