This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Moon meets Jupiter

Luna only appears larger because the giant planet is so far away.
By | Published: October 13, 2025

Head out during the early morning hours of October 14 to see the Moon close to the giant planet Jupiter.
Credit: M. Bakich/TheSKY software
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An observational event is described, featuring the Moon in close angular proximity to Jupiter.
  • This celestial alignment is scheduled for the early morning of October 14, with Jupiter positioned in the constellation Gemini.
  • Visibility is noted to be favorable, as Jupiter's inherent luminosity will enable clear detection despite the Moon's less-than-peak brightness.
  • The observation invitation is extended by Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine.
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In this episode, 
Astronomy
 magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out in the early morning hours of October 14 to view the Moon close to Jupiter, which lies in the constellation Gemini the Twins. Although the Moon won’t be at its brightest, it still spreads a lot of light into the sky. But Jupiter is so bright that you won’t have any trouble spotting it. Good luck!

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