Night Sky News for February 2024: Juno Probe's Latest Flyby of Jupiter's Moon IO and More

🛰️The Juno probe recently completed a flyby of Jupiter's moon IO, capturing stunning images.

🌌Astrophotographer JD Wy shared breathtaking images of 19 galaxies that provide insight into galaxy evolution.

🌕The full moon on February 24th will be the most distant full moon of 2024, also known as a 'micro moon'.

🪐Venus, Mars, and the crescent moon will form a triangle in the eastern sky in early March, visible before sunrise.

🌠Venus and Saturn will have a conjunction in the morning sky on March 22nd, best viewed in the eastern horizon.

What did the Juno probe discover during its flyby of IO?

—The Juno probe captured stunning images of IO, revealing its geological activity and volcanic plumes.

What do the images of the 19 galaxies reveal?

—The images provide insights into how galaxies evolve and offer a deeper understanding of their structures and compositions.

What makes the full moon on February 24th special?

—The full moon on February 24th is the most distant full moon of 2024, known as a 'micro moon' and appears smaller and less bright in the sky.

When and where can we see the triangle formation of Venus, Mars, and the crescent moon?

—The triangle formation can be seen in the eastern sky before sunrise from the 7th to the 9th of March.

When and where will the conjunction of Venus and Saturn occur?

—The conjunction of Venus and Saturn will occur in the early morning sky, just before sunrise, on March 22nd.

00:03Introduction to Night Sky News for February 2024 with Dr. Becky Smithurst.

00:23Discussion on the Juno probe's latest flyby of Jupiter's moon IO and the incredible images it captured.

00:32Highlights of astrophotographer JD Wy's images showcasing 19 galaxies and their impact on understanding galaxy evolution.

01:19Information about the distant full moon on February 24th, known as a 'micro moon'.

02:19Details about the triangle formation of Venus, Mars, and the crescent moon in the eastern sky in early March.

03:55Information about the conjunction of Venus and Saturn in the early morning sky on March 22nd.

10:36An update on the construction progress of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) in Chile.