Jupiter reaches opposition once a year, when Earth passes directly between it and the Sun, creating the best possible viewing conditions for the giant planet. This astronomical alignment makes Jupiter ...

On Jan. 10, Jupiter will shine at its brightest and largest in 2026, rising at sunset and glowing in the sky until sunrise The gas giant will reach a magnitude of -2.7, making it the fourth brightest ...

With the gas giants now close to their best, here are the best refractors, Maksutov-Cassegrain and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter. When you ...

This month, skywatchers can enjoy a rare celestial event known as a "planetary parade," featuring six planets- Mercury, Venus ...

Jupiter will reach opposition on Saturday, January 10, making it the brightest and largest it will appear in 2026 as Earth lines up between the planet and the sun. During opposition, Jupiter will ...

January has kept sky-gazers busy with a steady stream of celestial events. We're less than 10 days into the year, and we've already had a supermoon, the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower and an ...

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On Jan. 10, the planet Jupiter will make its brightest appearance of the year Getty On Jan. 10, Jupiter will shine at its brightest and largest in 2026, rising at sunset and glowing in the sky until ...