Lunar occultation of Jupiter on November 3
The Hindu reports that on November 3, a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter will be visible in Bengaluru and other parts of south India. According to the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), observers in these regions will be able to see the moon pass in front of Jupiter, hiding it for a few minutes before it reappears on the other side.
The event will be observable with unaided eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope, with the moon passing in front of Jupiter at 2.30 a.m. local time. In Bengaluru, the disappearance will last 33 minutes, beginning at 2.30 a.m., with the reappearance occurring at 3.03 a.m.
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