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No. Jupiter never appears as a crescent from the earth

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Yes, the crescent-shaped appearance of Jupiter is due to its phases as it orbits the Sun. When Jupiter is in crescent phase as seen from Earth, it means that the side facing the Sun is mostly illuminated while the opposite side is in shadow.

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Why can you never see a crescent Jupiter from Earth?

Jupiter always appears as a full disk or a nearly full disk when viewed from Earth because it is much larger and closer to the Sun than the Earth. This means that the angle between the Sun, Jupiter, and Earth is such that we always see most of Jupiter illuminated. A crescent phase, where only a portion of Jupiter is illuminated, is not possible due to this alignment.


Why can you only see Jupiter's moons at certain times of the year?

You can see Jupiter's moons any night whenever you can see Jupiter, with the possible exception of times when the Moon is close to it. Just now (2014) Jupiter is mostly visible in midwinter.


Why cant a crescent Jupiter be seen?

A crescent Jupiter cannot be seen from Earth because Jupiter always presents a full disk or nearly full disk due to its size and distance from the sun. Unlike the crescent phases seen in inner planets like Venus and Mercury as they orbit the sun, Jupiter's position relative to the sun and Earth means its illuminated side is always facing our viewpoint.


Why isn't Jupiter known as the blue planet?

Jupiter is not known as the blue planet because it is not blue. See the link for a picture of Jupiter.


Which planet in the solar system shows the giant red spot as viewed from the earth?

It was only during spacecraft missions to Jupiter that crescent views of the planet were obtained. A small telescope will usually show Jupiter's four Galilean moons and the prominent cloud belts across Jupiter's atmosphere. A large telescope will show Jupiter's Great Red Spot when it faces the Earth.

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Can earth see a crescent Jupiter?

no, it is highly impossible to see a crescent Jupiter.


Why can you never see a crescent Jupiter from Earth?

Jupiter always appears as a full disk or a nearly full disk when viewed from Earth because it is much larger and closer to the Sun than the Earth. This means that the angle between the Sun, Jupiter, and Earth is such that we always see most of Jupiter illuminated. A crescent phase, where only a portion of Jupiter is illuminated, is not possible due to this alignment.


Can you see Jupiter with the human eye from earth?

Sometimes but its not every night


Can humans see Jupiter from earth with human eye?

Sometimes but its not every night


Can you always see Jupiter from Earth?

Yes, Jupiter is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and can be seen with the naked eye under clear conditions. However, its visibility depends on its position relative to the Sun and Earth's orbit, so it may not always be visible throughout the year.


Why can you sometimes see the outline of the entire lunar disk during a crescent moon phase?

By shining your torch.


What makes Jupiter's rings?

Jupiter has a moon called Io. It has active volcanoes made from sulfur. Sometimes this material gets into the orbit of Jupiter and forms a donut-shaped ring. Jupiter's rings are very hard to see and nowhere as spectacular as Saturn's.


From Venus' can you see Jupiter?

yes you can see Jupiter from venus


What are the Rings of Jupiter made?

Jupiter's rings are made of gas and dust.Dust, rock, ice...


How often are the planets Venus and Jupiter seen from earth directly above the crescent moon?

Venus and Jupiter can be seen directly above the crescent moon around once a month. This celestial alignment occurs when the planets are in close proximity to the moon in the night sky, creating a beautiful and memorable sight for skywatchers.


What planet is nearest to Jupiter?

Mars is closest to Jupiter on average but Saturn is sometimes closer when it is on the same side of the sun as Jupiter.


Does Jupiter have a pizza moon?

Jupiter's moon Io is sometimes referred to as the "Pizza Moon".