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When:
12th December 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2023-12-12T20:00:00+00:00
2023-12-12T22:00:00+00:00
Astronomical Event

On the evening of Tuesday the 12th of December above the SE – S horizon

the planet Jupiter will occult (pass in front of) it’s largest Moon Ganymede

this occultation will occur from approx 20.00 hrs – 22.00 hrs

Ganymede will be to the top right of Jupiter as the occultation starts

and will reappear top left as the occultation comes to an end

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions