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Starwatch: Waning crescent moon gets close to brilliant beacon of Jupiter
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PUBLISHEDSep 7, 2026, 5:00 AM
What the source reports
The moon will pass less than a degree north of the giant planet and will be on its other side the next morning Those already out and about at 5am this week will be rewarded with a beautiful waning crescent moon approaching Jupiter, while…
Main source: The Guardian Science
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