Since this past September, Saturn’s been the best planet to enjoy through even a small telescope, even though its ring system ...
The giant planet Jupiter is back in our evening sky this week. Fresh from its opposition with the sun on Jan. 10, it now lies as close to the Earth as it ...
Live Science reports on Jupiter’s opposition on January 10, 2026, explaining what it means, how bright Jupiter will appear, where to find it in the sky, and how to see the planet and its four main ...
Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition, the moment when Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun. It puts ...
The solar system’s largest planet shines bright as the Moon wanes and Saturn’s moons dance in the sky this week.
On January 7, 1610, the Italian astronomer Galileo discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Callisto, Europa and Io. When he ...
Jupiter reaches opposition once a year, when Earth passes directly between it and the Sun, creating the best possible viewing ...
August 2025 offers several planetary conjunctions, including a close approach of Venus and Jupiter on August 12th, and a second conjunction of Saturn and Neptune on August 6th, with a third occurring ...
Astronomy enthusiasts and even the general public can enjoy watching Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, as it ...