Our moon approaches Jupiter

Over the next few nights, the moon climbs higher, leaving Venus behind, and approaches Jupiter. On the 29th, the first quarter moon lies just to the west of the giant planet, and on the following night, it lies to the east of Jupiter. Bring out binoculars to look at the scene more closely. You will be able to see craters on the moon and the four large moons of Jupiter. Hold them steady and you may be rewarded with these interesting sights!

Such is the view from Earth...