Jupiter's Moons and Asteroid Nysa Highlight February Sky Events
This week, sky watchers in the U.S. can observe a series of celestial events involving Jupiter's moons and the asteroid 44 Nysa. Jupiter, currently positioned in the constellation Gemini, is visible throughout the night. Its Galilean moons, including Ganymede and Europa, are engaging in transits and occultations. Ganymede will disappear behind Jupiter in an occultation visible across the U.S., while Europa will transit in front of Jupiter, casting its shadow on the planet's surface. Additionally, asteroid 44 Nysa, located in the constellation Cancer, is well-positioned for evening viewing. This ninth-magnitude asteroid is near the border with Gemini and can be observed with a telescope. These events provide a rich opportunity for amateur astronomers to observe dynamic celestial phenomena. 
