Moon and Jupiter closest together for the month on May 12/ Gorgeous Milky Way Photo

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Earthsky.org - 5/12/13, Bruce McClure

 

 

 

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Gaze westward at dusk and early evening on May 12, 2013 to see a wondrous evening tableau. You’ll find waxing crescent moon with the dazzling planet Jupiter. If you’re looking early enough, the planet Venus is also nearby.

 

Milky Way over Joshua Tree National Park

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Milky Way Galaxy arching over a Joshua tree

 

 

The Milky Way arching over a Joshua tree, photographed by EarthSky Facebook friend Manish Mamtani. Thank you, Manish!

Manish Mamtani captured this image at Joshua Tree National Park, in the early hours of May 4, 2013.

 

Link: EarthSky.org

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