The Moon and Jupiter in Conjunction on January 19, 2024
Photographer: Giovanni Tumino Summary Authors: Giovanni Tumino; Jim Foster
The image above is a multiple exposure composition showing the Moon and Jupiter setting side by side over my hometown of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy as observed on January 19, 2024. On this night, the Moon and Jupiter were in conjunction with a separation of about 7 degrees. In actuality, the giant planet was 4.76 AU or about 442469640 miles (712,085,861 km) away from the Earth-Moon system.
Note that both the Moon and Jupiter appear orangish as they approach the horizon. This is because the shorter wavelength colors (blues and greens) are more readily scattered from our view than the longer wavelength colors (oranges and reds) as the path-length of their reflected light increases.
Photo Details: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera; Canon RF zoom lens 70-200 mm; 70 mm; f/7.1; 1 second exposure; ISO 1.600. Software: LightRoom; PhotoshopRagusa, Italy Coordinates: 36.9130, 14.7720
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