On Friday, December 22, at 6:27 Moscow time, the winter solstice will take place, which marks the onset of astronomical winter. Fans of the night sky will have Winter solstice 2023: How to see Jupiter dance with the moon on the longest night of the year / Live Science the opportunity to observe the "dance" of Jupiter with the Moon.
On this longest night of the year, lasting 17 hours and 11 seconds, the waxing Moon will shine to the right of Jupiter. Their "show" will take place immediately after dusk. To fully enjoy this phenomenon, experts recommend getting binoculars or even a telescope.
If you miss, you will have a second chance on Friday, December 22nd, when the Moon moves to the left of Jupiter. It is also the peak day of the annual Ursida meteor shower. But with such a bright Earth satellite, it will be almost impossible to see a modest five to ten shooting stars per hour.
