What's Up
See Jupiter and Saturn Near the Crescent Moon
When:
Wednesday, November 18 - Thursday, November 19, after sunsetWhere:
Night SkyTarget Audience:
General AudienceOverview:
On November 18 and 19, enjoy a lovely crescent moon near Jupiter and Saturn after sunset. The two planets have been brilliant highlights of the night sky for much of this year and are now getting closer together in advance of their super close pairing in mid-December. More about that next month – but for now, be sure to watch as they draw a little nearer to each other each week in November.
Learn more in this month's episode of NASA's "What's Up" video series:
For more details and skywatching tips, visit NASA's Solar System Exploration website.
Education Resources:
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Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator
Like a decoder wheel for the Moon, this calendar will show you where and when to see the Moon and every moon phase throughout the year!
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Explore Jupiter Lessons for Educators
Get students exploring Jupiter and NASA missions to the gas giant with these standards-aligned lessons.
Grades K-12
Time Varies
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Explore Saturn Lessons for Educators
Get students exploring Saturn and NASA missions to the ringed giant with these standards-aligned lessons.
Grades K-12
Time Varies
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Explore Jupiter Activities for Students
Discover projects, slideshows, videos and games for students all about Jupiter and other planets in our solar system.
Grades K-12
Subject Varies
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Explore Saturn Activities for Students
Discover projects, slideshows, videos and games for students all about the planet Saturn and other planets in our solar system.
Grades K-12
Subject Varies
Explore More:
- NASA Space Place Activities for Kids
- Website: NASA Solar System Exploration
- Facts & Figures: JPL Missions
Events are based on visibility in the Northern Hemisphere. Dates and clock times are for the Pacific time zone unless otherwise noted.