The Pleiades
Also known as Messier 45 or the “Seven Sisters,” is a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus – it’s a stunning sight in the night sky, especially when accompanied by the Moon and Jupiter.
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This alignment can be observed with the naked eye, but using binoculars or a small telescope can enhance the view and reveal more details – see below to see how two moons are closing to Jupiter tonight.
Two moons close to Jupiter
If you’re seeing “two moons close to Jupiter tonight,” you’re likely observing two of Jupiter’s Galilean moons – Io and Callisto, which can often be seen near Jupiter with a decent pair of binoculars or a small telescope – they appear as bright “stars” close to the planet.