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[Centaur]

Giant Jupiter has entered our evening skies as it grows in brilliance prior to its opposition from the Sun on 2012 DEC 02. Each day I update my timetable and array diagram for events involving Jupiter’s four Galilean satellites. Preview graphics are presented for shadow transits.

My more detailed article describing the current Jupiter apparition along with more Jovian graphics and data can be found at: www.CurtRenz.com/jupiter

Descriptions and photos of Jupiter and its satellites would be welcome additions to this thread.

[Paulie pchris00]

If the weather cooperates, we're going to try to catch Io occulting its shadow tonight.

My experience of a similar situation last year.

pchris00pnc.blogspot.com/2011/10/io-transit-ganymede-occultation-october.html

[Centaur]

Nov 30, 2012 12:22:08 GMT -6 Paulie pchris00 said:

If the weather cooperates, we're going to try to catch Io occulting its shadow tonight.

Indeed, Paulie, during the nights surrounding Jupiter's opposition, the transiting satellites will partially occult their transiting shadows. As you note, that will be the case this evening for Io and its shadow. This due to the Earth currently appearing near conjunction with the Sun as viewed from Jupiter. The alignment could lead to some interesting photos. My preview graphics and timetable for tonight’s event and later ones can be found at: www.CurtRenz.com/jupiter