Explanation:
A brilliant Jupiter shares the sky with the Full Moon tonight.
Since
Jupiter is near
opposition,
literally opposite
the Sun in planet Earth's sky, Jupiter will rise near sunset
just
like the Full Moon.
Of course, opposition is also the point of closest approach, with
Jupiter shining at its brightest and offering the best
views for skygazers.
Recorded late last month, this moving skyscape features
Jupiter
above the southeastern horizon and the marbled streets of the
ancient port city of
Ephesus,
located in modern day Turkey.
At the left is
a templededicated
to the Roman emperor
Hadrian.
The beautiful night sky also includes the arc of
the northern summer Milky Way.
Lights on the horizon are from the nearby town of Selçuk.
Clicking on the image will download the scene as a panorama.
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