Early risers on Tuesday will be able to see the Moon alongside two bright planets.
Credit: Stellarium/USGS/Celestia/Clementine
In the predawn hours of Tuesday, August 27, you'll be able to see a nice grouping of solar system objects. First, look for the Moon, about 40 percent illuminated. The next brightest object, to the lower right of the Moon, will be Jupiter. Then, look for Mars to the lower left of Jupiter. The Red Planet, shining at magnitude 0.8, will be several times brighter than any of the stars around it.
Although Jupiter and Mars will be close for several weeks, this will be the only morning when you will be able to see the Moon in their vicinity. So don't miss it!
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