EarthSky News - Apr 9 - Top Stories This Week

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Jupiter and its moons Because Jupiter was opposite the sun April 7 - and closest April 8 - we've received some great photos of Jupiter and its 4 largest moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.  Tonight … Moon and Jupiter meet in Virgo Use the moon to find Jupiter over the next several nights. New Hubble image of Jupiter Captured on April 3, just before Jupiter's April 7 opposition. Watch for Venus before dawn It's in the sunrise direction, just before sunup. Large asteroid coming close on April 19 Asteroid 2014 JO25 will pass safely at 4.6 times the moon's distance. It's 60 times the diameter of the asteroid that penetrated the atmosphere over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013. California desert superbloom This spring, California deserts exploded with wildflowers. Use zip code to attract birds to your yard Bird-friendly plants, plus a free app to identify birds you see. How flocking birds move in unison Don't miss this video! Help EarthSky stay an independent voice We're 46% of the way toward this year's goal. Donate here. Or if you'd like to use PayPal or send a check, go here. Love and thanks to all!

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Moon and Jupiter meet in Virgo Jupiter stays in any constellation of the zodiac for roughly a year. In 2017, it's Virgo's turn. Use the moon to find Jupiter over the next several nights, then use Jupiter to find Virgo.

Jupiter and its moons Because Jupiter was opposite the sun April 7 - and closest April 8 - we've received some great photos of Jupiter and its 4 largest moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. This one is from Fernando Roquel Torres in Caguas, Puerto Rico. View larger. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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