On Wednesday the 17th of May from approx 11.30 to 15.30 BST

there is a Lunar occultation of the planet Jupiter by a 5 -7% Lit waning crescent Moon

Across Scotland to approx Dumfries you should see the full occultation

from Dumfries to approx Sunderland you should see a grazing contact between Jupiter & the Moon

from Sunderland south you will see the near miss between Jupiter & the Moon

local start & finish times will vary and it would be advisable to check exact timings at your location

The Sun will be present as this event takes place So 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

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