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Jupiter's Evening Show Ends: Crescent Moon Shines Bright

5/28/2025

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Jupiter's spectacular evening display is nearing its end, with a delicate crescent moon making an appearance on May 27. This moon, just 1% illuminated, will be a tough find. However, on May 28, it will shine brighter at 5% and rise higher, offering a clearer view before Jupiter bids farewell to the evening sky in early June.

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Jupiter's spectacular evening display is nearing its end, with a delicate crescent moon making an appearance on May 27. This moon, just 1% illuminated, will be a tough find. However, on May 28, it will shine brighter at 5% and rise higher, offering a clearer view before Jupiter bids farewell to the evening sky in early June.