Eye on the Sky Vol. 11 – November 4, 2023
Good news, little astronomers! You will be able to see Jupiter clearly this week, especially in the eastern part of the sky shortly after sunset. Jupiter is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, and it’s easily visible with the naked eye. The gas giant will appear as a brilliant, non-twinkling point of light. To get a more detailed view of Jupiter, use binoculars or a small telescope. Look for the prominent cloud bands that encircle the planet, the Great Red Spot (which is a massive storm system,) and its four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. These four moons often appear as tiny points of light surrounding the planet and they change positions, so they look different every night!
We’ll be at the Star Party tonight checking out Jupiter and a few other planets that are lined up this time of year. We’ll also be looking for Taurid meteors before they’re gone and listening to Drops of Jupiter, by Train. ♃ If you want to join us, check out our article on Star Parties.
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