Is an occultation something you would like to observe? Here is your chance: June 29, around 1:35 a.m. the gallilean moon Io will partially occult the moon Europa!!

This year the orbital plane of the galilean moons around Jupiter is aligned with earth perfectly for a large number of these (partially and total) occultation. The next one after that, convenient for our time zone, is July 6th when Io will partially occult Europa again at 3:45 a.m. And if a little later is more convenient for you, try July 13th. You than will have to observe at 5:55 a.m.

Happy (moon) hunting under Clear Skies
Theo Ramakers