{"id":60501,"date":"2024-06-30T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2146c2d2-440e-4eef-b16d-3c903233abf2"},"modified":"2024-06-30T07:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T07:39:41","slug":"jupiter-returns-to-the-morning-sky-this-month-look-out-for-meetings-with-the-moon-mars-and-uranus","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/rss_feed\/jupiter-returns-to-the-morning-sky-this-month-look-out-for-meetings-with-the-moon-mars-and-uranus\/","title":{"rendered":"Jupiter returns to the morning sky this month. Look out for meetings with the Moon, Mars and Uranus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Pete Lawrence\n <\/p>

Published: Sunday, 30 June 2024 at 07:22 AM<\/p>

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Morning planet Jupiter rises around 03:00 BST (02:00 UT) at the start of July 2024, when it can be seen among the stars of Taurus, not too far from the beautiful Pleiades open cluster<\/a>.<\/p>

However, the relatively short nights work against the planet at the start of July, the dawn twilight already bright by the time the planet makes its presence known above the northeast horizon.<\/p>

Read our guide on how to observe Jupiter through a telescope<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Jupiter highlights for July 2024<\/strong><\/h2>Jupiter returns to the morning sky during July, accompanied by Uranus, Mars and the waning crescent Moon at the start and end of the month (Moon\u2019s size exaggerated for clarity). Darker skies towards the end of July will give the best views. Click chart to expand. Credit: Pete Lawrence<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A 9%-lit waning crescent Moon<\/a> sits 4.6\u00b0 northwest of Jupiter on the morning of 3 July<\/strong>, an attractive sight if you have clear skies.<\/p>
As July 2024 rolls on, the position of Jupiter gradually improves and by 31 July<\/strong>, shining at mag. \u20132.0, the planet reaches an altitude of around 22\u00b0 above the eastern horizon under relatively dark skies.<\/p>
The Moon revisits Jupiter on 31 July<\/strong>, its 19%-lit waning crescent sitting 5\u00b0 north of the planet in the early hours. On this date, Jupiter will be visible from around 01:30 BST (00:30 UT)\u00a0<\/p>
Throughout the month, mag. +0.9 Mars can be seen sneaking up on Jupiter from the west.<\/p>
On 1 July<\/strong>, Mars sits 22.2\u00b0 west of Jupiter in Aries, but by 31 July<\/strong>, the separation will be just 7.3\u00b0, Mars having moved into a position north of the Hyades open cluster<\/a>.<\/p>
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The Pleiades, the Hyades and Jupiter. Credit: Pete Lawrence<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Jupiter is a rewarding planet to view through a telescope, but for the best detail it\u2019s best to wait for it to climb to its highest altitude.<\/p>
Consequently, the best views of Jupiter will be had in July 2024 at the end of the month, heralding a rapid improvement in the planet\u2019s circumstances in the weeks and months ahead.<\/p>
Specifically, its placement against the stars of Taurus, with Mars and Uranus nearby, provides something of an early morning spectacle.<\/p>
Quick guide<\/strong><\/h2>
Best time to see:<\/strong> 31 July, 03:20 BST (02:20 UT)<\/li>
Altitude:<\/strong> 16\u00b0<\/li>
Location:<\/strong> Taurus<\/li>
Direction:<\/strong> East-northeast<\/li>
Features:<\/strong> Complex atmosphere, brighter moons<\/li>
Recommended equipment:<\/strong> 75mm scope or larger<\/li><\/ul>
This guide appeared in the July 2024 issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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