Starwatch: Venus and Jupiter to shine side-by-side at dusk
Summary
This week, the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will appear close together in the western evening sky. They will be just over one and a half degrees apart, visible low near the horizon after sunset.Key Facts
- Venus and Jupiter will shine near each other in the western sky this week.
- They will be about 1.5 degrees apart, roughly the width of three full moons.
- The best viewing time is around 9:45 PM British Summer Time.
- Both planets will be located in the constellation Gemini, also known as the twins.
- Venus will be very bright, with a magnitude around -4.0, making it the easier planet to spot.
- Jupiter will be less bright, with a magnitude near -1.9.
- The stars Castor and Pollux, the brightest in Gemini, will appear as the sky gets darker.
- Mercury might also be visible near Gemini but only if you have a clear low view and catch it quickly before it sets.
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