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Jupiter

PICK OF THE MONTH

Best time to see: 1 April, from 19:20 UT

Altitude: 23°

Location: Aries

Direction: West

Features: Complex markings, Galilean moons

Recommended equipment: 100mm scope or larger

None of the planets are particularly well-placed this month, all lying very close to the Sun. Those that do re-emerge into the dawn twilight do so at a low altitude. Jupiter and Uranus remain in the evening sky, but not for much longer.

Jupiter is best seen at the

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