Jupiter to blaze above moon in ‘one-night-only sight’

They will be closest at about 10pm, high in the south, and will not set until 3am. Picture: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images

The planet Jupiter will be visible as a bright spot above the moon on Friday night, according to Astronomy Ireland.

The sight should be visible to the naked eye from 5pm, the educational organisation said, when Jupiter will be to the upper left of the moon as they rise in the east.