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The moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight today — here's how to see it

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The moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight today — here's how to see it
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Today (Sept. 8), skywatchers can first catch a striking predawn pairing of the crescent moon and Jupiter, then — where conditions and location allow — attempt the much harder daytime occultation, when the moon hides the planet from view.Before sunrise: Find the moon and JupiterSet your alarm for 5 a.m. local time on Tuesday and look low toward the east-northeast sky. Check in advance for tall obstructions that could block your view of this delicate predawn tableau. A slender waning crescent moon

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