Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Old Moon above Jupiter and Mercury (before sunrise)

Before sunrise on Wednesday morning, June 5, the old, only 1.7% illuminated crescent moon will be positioned above the east-northeastern horizon and about 4 degrees northwest of Jupiter and Mercury. Jupiter will clear the horizon by 5 a.m. local time, followed by Mercury about 5 minutes later. Binoculars will show the moon and two planets in the same field of view. Keep an eye out for the brightest stars of the Pleiades Cluster aka The Seven sisters and Messier 45 positioned just northwest of the moon, too. Turn all optical aids away from the eastern horizon before the sun rises.

(Data courtesy of Starry Night)
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