December 29, 2022
This morning at 4:33 am, there was a conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter. A conjunction occurs when two objects share the same right ascension – the astronomical equivalent of longitude. The two will still appear close in the sky this evening at sunset, with Jupiter approximately 5° east of the Moon. To measure 5° in the sky, hold your first three fingers out at arm’s length – the width of your fingers against the sky is approximately 5°.
The Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus seen shortly after sunset on December 29, 2022. Image created using Stellarium.