Galilean Satellite Io Occults its own Shadow - July 15-16

[CentaurZ]

Jupiter’s Galilean Satellite #1 Io will partially occult its own shadow during the night of 2020 JUL 15-16. This can only occur during the nights surrounding Jupiter’s opposition from the Sun, which this year was during the night of 2020 JUL 13-14. Well, it can also occur around the time of Jupiter’s conjunction behind the Sun, but as a practical matter that is not observable.

Below are my preview graphic and event timetable. Photos and descriptions of the actual event would be welcome additions to this thread.

 

Edited July 15, 2020 by CentaurZ