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Jupiter takes centre stage this month in the southern night sky. It is at opposition on 15th, visible as a large disc even with a basic telescope, with four of its major moons also easy to spot. On 6th August Jupiter lies very close to the full Moon.
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Mars is starting to show a slight increase in brightness as it rises in the north east around midnight BST in the constellation of Taurus and remains visible at dawn high in the east. However, be careful not to confuse it with Aldebaran (α Taurus). Mars is below and to the left of the star and whilst they both appear orange Mars is a little fainter and shines with a steadier light. |
