The Moon and Jupiter of Los Angeles
Skywatcher Matt Hartman captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon over Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Moon and Jupiter High in the Sky
Photographer Greg Diesel Walck captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon from the coasts of North Carolina on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter. He wrote, "a very tricky shot [as] the moon is very high in the sky and almost impossible to use a tripod properly."
Moon and Jupiter Over San Diego
Retired scientist Richard Morton captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon using a home made telescope, in San Diego, Calif. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Jupiter and Moon in Conjunction Over Denver
Photographer Hunter Davis captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon over the city sights in Denver, Colo.. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Jupiter and Moon Over Chicago
Astronomer Joe Guzman captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon from city of Chicago. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Moon and Jupiter over Idaho
Skywatcher Zach Williams captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon from Mountain Home, Idaho. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Jupiter and Moon Over California
Skywatcher Vinny Edwards captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon from Reseda, Calif. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Moon and Jupiter Over New York
Skywatcher King Louie captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon from Fresh Meadows, NY. on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter.
Jupiter and Friends in Conjunction
Skywatcher Greg Wigler captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter. The image also shows two Jovian moons and a star.
Jupiter and Moon Event From Toronto
Skywatcher Jann Vandermeulen captured this photo of Jupiter near the moon on Jan. 21, 2013 during an extreme close encounter from Toronto, Canada.
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