"Good Night, Moon"

The first quarter

7.7 day old moon

52.8% Full 

Moon and Jupiter out from dusk until late night February 17 (click here)

February 17, 2013 presents a most wonderful opportunity to see the giant planet Jupiter. As soon as dusk begins to drape the sky after sunset, look for the half-lit first quarter moon. That dazzling star-like object near tonight’s moon is actually Jupiter, the fifth planet outward from the sun. The moon and Jupiter are the first two celestial objects to pop out after sunset.