Calendar
When:
14th August 2024 – 15th August 2024 all-day
2024-08-14T00:00:00+01:00
2024-08-16T00:00:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

In the early hours of Wednesday the 14th & Thursday the 15th of August

above the NE – E horizon the planets Jupiter & Mars are in conjunction

on Wednesday they will be 25 arcminutes apart & on Thursday they will be 22 arcminutes apart

 this event will rise above the horizon @ approx 01.00 BST – 00.00 UTC on both mornings

 and might be best viewed from 01.30 BST – 00.30 UTC as both planets clear your local horizon

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