Scheduled air date: 2003 Jul 14-20
The planet Mercury will pass within half-a-degree of the giant planet Jupiter on
the evening of July 25th, by the bright star Regulus on the 29th and then near
the Waxing Crescent Moon on the evening of the 30th.
(Shown about 40-minutes after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.)
In the morning skies of July 26th and 27th, the Waning Crescent Moon will appear
to pass near the ringed planet Saturn.
(Shown about one hour before sunrise for mid-Northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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