The Sky Today on Thursday, May 7: Io crosses Jupiter

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column.  May 6: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks Io, the most volcanic body in the solar system, transits its parent planet Jupiter this evening, beginning just before midnight EDT tonight. Its shadow follows, offering an intriguing sight for telescopic observers.  Jupiter starts Continue reading "The Sky Today on Thursday, May 7: Io crosses Jupiter" The post The Sky Today on Thursday, May 7: Io crosses Jupiter appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

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