Jupiter closest approach to Earth

[ad_1] Know when, where and how to catch a rare glimpse of Jupiter this week. NASA says watch it with just binoculars. This week, the night sky will see a special member of our solar system make for a spectacular view from Earth. It is the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, which will make its closest approach to Earth. It has been steadily brightening and rising in the night sky over the last few months. Now, on September 26, Jupiter is ready to reach its annual “opposition” and closest point to Earth. "Opposition" happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west from the perspective of Earth. This brings the space object and the Sun to the opposite sides of the Earth, NASA explaine...

[ad_1] Jupiter and Earth will be closest in 70 years next week! Know when and how to spot Jupiter at its largest. Skywatchers will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch a glimpse of Jupiter at its biggest next week! The largest planet of the solar system, Jupiter is ready to make its closest and opposite approach to Earth. NASA shared that "opposition" happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west from the perspective of Earth. This brings the space object and the Sun on the opposite sides of the Earth. In the similar manner, the opposition of Jupiter occurs after every 13 months, which makes the planet look brighter and larger than usual days.However, it is the closest approach ...

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