Tonight the moon is to the left of Sagittarius. Look for the familiar teapot shape to the lower right of the moon. Jupiter is the brightest object to the right of the moon.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Astronomy Tonight: The Moon and Sagittarius
Tonight the moon is to the left of Sagittarius. Look for the familiar teapot shape to the lower right of the moon. Jupiter is the brightest object to the right of the moon.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Astronomy Tonight: The Moon and Jupiter
Look for the moon in the early evening. The bright "star" to its upper right is the planet Jupiter.
Take a look at the stars surrounding the moon. They form a familiar teapot shape. This asterism is the easiest way to identify the constellation Sagittarius. The moon is in the teapot's handle.
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