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Jupiter will vanish Wednesday — but then reappear within minutes

Astronomy lovers will watch as the path of the moon crosses Jupiter near sunrise

Early Wednesday morning, a thin crescent moon low in the eastern sky will pass in front of Jupiter, making the solar system's largest planet momentarily disappear from view. Jupiter will reemerge on the other side of the moon 41 minutes later. This illustration is designed to show the event through binoculars, which probably will be needed because the event takes place near sunrise. (Provided by Jeffrey L. Hunt, whenthecurveslineup.com)
Early Wednesday morning, a thin crescent moon low in the eastern sky will pass in front of Jupiter, making the solar system’s largest planet momentarily disappear from view. Jupiter will reemerge on the other side of the moon 41 minutes later. This illustration is designed to show the event through binoculars, which probably will be needed because the event takes place near sunrise. (Provided by Jeffrey L. Hunt, whenthecurveslineup.com)
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Between 5 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., an "occultation" of the planet Jupiter by the moon will take place, meaning the path of the moon will move in front of Jupiter.
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