Observers in the western U.S. may be able to catch Ganymede’s reappearance early this morning, as it exits Jupiter’s long, dark shadow. | Published: April 28, 2026 Ganymede reappears from occultation far east of Jupiter early on April 28, visible only to observers in the far western Mountain time zone and those along the Pacific Coast. Europa is transiting the planet at this time. Credit: Alison Klesman (via TheSkyX) Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full  Sky This Week  column.  April 27: Comet Tempel 2 and NGC 6712 Jupiter’s large moon Ganymede begins passing behind the planet in an occultation late on the 27th. It then travels through the gas giant’s long, dark shadow to finally pop back into view early on April 28 for observers in the western half of the U.S., particularly along the Pacific Coast.  Jupiter is largely visible in the evening and sets around 1:30 A.M. local daylight time.…