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06/03/2023

ASTRONOMY - Jupiter and Venus from Earth

 2023 March 6

Two bright spots are seen on either side of a person
standing on a hill who appears to be holding one or both of them. 
A starry sky appears in the background.
Please see the explanation for more detailed information.

Jupiter and Venus from Earth
Image Credit & Copyright: Marek Nikodem (PPSAE)

Explanation: It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in 2012 was visible almost no matter where you lived on Earth. Anyone on the planet with a clear western horizon at sunset could see them. Pictured here in 2012, a creative photographer traveled away from the town lights of SzubinPoland to image a near closest approach of the two planets. The bright planets were then separated only by three degrees and his daughter struck a humorous pose. A faint red sunset still glowed in the background. Jupiter and Venus are together again this month after sunset, passing within a degree of each other about a week ago.

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