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The Sky Today on Wednesday, April 29: Jupiter nudges up to Wasat

Astronomy Magazine·Alison Klesman·about 1 month ago
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The bright gas giant Jupiter is just a Full Moon’s width from the star Wasat in central Gemini this evening. | Published: April 29, 2026 Jupiter stands close to the star Wasat (Delta [δ] Geminorum) in Gemini on the evening of April 29. Credit: Stellarium Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full  Sky This Week  column.  April 28: Ganymede passes through Jupiter’s shadow This evening, you can spot the planet Jupiter just a Full Moon’s width from the magnitude 3.5 star Wasat, also cataloged as Delta (δ) Geminorum.  As the sky grows dark this evening after sunset Gemini is still relatively high in the west, with Jupiter the brightest light within its boundaries.…

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