Event

Early this morning, Jupiter and Mars will be in conjunction within 0.3 degrees of each other.  An Eastern sky will show this between 2:00 AM and Sunrise (6:20 AM) local time.  The Great Red Spot will also be visible!
The 24th Street Boardwalk Site at 04:00 AM is a suggested meet time.
Bonus:  we may see numerous meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower (still happening)!

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Time: 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. Eastern

Location: Boardwalk Astronomy Site
2401 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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