Article 2PF1S Arc to Arcturus, jump to Jupiter

Arc to Arcturus, jump to Jupiter

by
Alan Pickup
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Jupiter the giant planet currently dominates Britain's twilit skies, and even binoculars will reveal its four main moons

The giant planet Jupiter, brighter than any star, stands 30 to 35 high in the S during Britain's evening twilight at present and tracks westwards to dip beneath our W horizon about one hour before dawn.

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