Mars and Jupiter Conjunction

May 17, 2022

Ready for a spectacular morning show? Watch Mars and Jupiter on from May 27 through 29 as they move through the morning sky leading up to their conjunction on May 29 at 00:03 UTC (May 28 17:03 PM PDT). This conjunction will be especially striking as both planets take their places near an ultra-thin Waning Crescent Moon with 0% illumination. On May 27 at 04:56 PDT in Los Angeles, you’ll be able to see Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and the Moon all at once.

 Mars and Jupiter Conjunction - May 27thImage created with Celestron SkyPortal

 

Over the two days, you’ll see Mars and Jupiter appear to move closer and closer together until their conjunction on the May 29 at 00:03 UTC (May 28 17:03 PM PDT). Jupiter will pass just 0°38' to the north of Mars. Jupiter will be at magnitude -2.3 while Mars will be at magnitude 0.7. For those in Los Angeles, the best time to view is between 02:37 PDT and sunrise, which is at 05:41 PDT. The pair will not be close enough to fit within the field of view of a telescope, but will be visible to the naked eye or through binoculars.  

Mars and Jupiter Conjunction - May 28thImage created with Celestron SkyPortal

 

You’ll be able to see Jupiter, Mars, and the Moon with the naked eye and view them individually through a telescope or binocular. Check out our guides for more information about how to observe each object.

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The planets and Jupiter will be closest on May 29 at 00:03 UTC (May 28 17:03 PM PDT). But what about in your time zone?

 

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