Comet Wierzchoś and Jupiter's Shadow Transit Highlight Astronomical Events
Astronomy enthusiasts are observing Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś) as it fades while passing through Taurus. The comet, which rounded the Sun in January, is now retreating into the solar system's depths. Meanwhile, Jupiter is visible in the evening sky, offering a shadow transit of its moon Callisto. Observers in the eastern U.S. can witness the transit beginning at 9:14 P.M. EDT, with the shadow crossing Jupiter's cloud tops. The event lasts over four hours, allowing viewers across the U.S. to observe the phenomenon. 
