Members' Lecture: Venus and Jupiter’s Close Encounter

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Type	Talks and tours
Location	Online
Date and times	Originally hosted on Tuesday 12 August 2025
Prices	Free for Members
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Early in the morning of 12 August, two of our brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the early sky. This will be a rare chance to observe two of our brightest planets side by side.

Venus will outshine Jupiter with its white glow, while Jupiter will appear more golden. With a small telescope or a pair of binoculars, you might able to see Jupiter’s banded atmosphere and its four Galilean moons.

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