Ganymede's Occultation: Jupiter's Largest Moon Disappears Behind the Planet
On February 7, Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, will pass behind the planet's disk in an occultation visible across the continental U.S. This astronomical event begins just after midnight EST, with Ganymede disappearing behind Jupiter's northwestern limb. The moon takes over three hours to cross behind the planet, remaining hidden by Jupiter's shadow until it reappears on February 8. This event offers a unique opportunity for sky watchers to observe the gradual disappearance and reappearance of Ganymede, one of Jupiter's Galilean moons, through telescopes. 
