Jupiter & the Moon

As the 9% illuminated waning crescent Moon rises

above the NE – E horizon @ 03.00 hrs BST 02.00 hrs UTC

on the morning of Wednesday the 3rd of July

it will be 4.6° above & to the right of the planet Jupiter

although this event will be visible until approx 05.30 hrs BST 04.30 hrs UTC

as the Sun will be above the horizon and daylight increases

it might not be possible to see Jupiter later into the day

 if you plan to observe / image this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

and remember to dress for the conditions