December 29th, 2008 – Occultation of Jupiter

[Argonavis]

December 29th, 2008 – Occultation of Jupiter

On December 29th at around 9pm DST the Moon occults (moves in front of) Jupiter in the early evening twilight for most of Eastern Australia. This will be a spectacular sight, with Mercury also close by and Venus higher in the sky. Viewers will need a clear sight of the southwestern horizon just after sunset. For Melbourne viewers, Jupiter disappears behind the dark limb of the Moon at 9.05pm. It’s reappearance at 9.50pm will be difficult to view, as the Moon sets at 10.03pm DST.

source: http://www.astrovisuals.com.au/Events.html

[h0ughy]

if only this cloud will stay away that would be a beautful shot.....

[mozzie]

it might clear in time
i dont see the west horizon i have a little spot just up the road ill go for a drive tomorrow evening

thanks for the reminder mozzie

[mozzie]

clouds rain wind :shrug:there must have been something to see in the sky tonight:windy::cloudy: o well next time
mozzie

[Dennis]

Rain, clouds, thunder and lightning prevented me from seeing this event from Brisbane tonight!

Cheers

Dennis

[Argonavis]

quite likely

http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.shtml