Jupiter

2022 - 9 - 25

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Jupiter to reach opposition: Planet's closest approach to Earth in 59 ... (Yorkshire Evening Post)

NASA is predicting 'extraordinary views' of the oldest planet in the solar system this week, as Jupiter reaches opposition - here's how to see it.

Tomorrow night will see the fifth planet from the sun come closer to earth than it has done in almost six decades - a distance of just 367 million miles away. When you have found your ideal location, look to the eastern horizon around sunset and you should be able to see the planet with the naked eye - not including the moon, Jupiter is likely to appear as the brightest object in the sky. Jupiter to reach opposition: Planet’s closest approach to Earth in 59 years - how to see it

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How to spot Jupiter as it makes its closest pass to Earth in 59 years (The Singleton Argus)

"This sounds a lot, but it's quite close," Adelaide Planetarium astronomy lecturer Paul Curnow said. "Get your telescopes out, because Jupiter won't be this ...

Nine spacecraft have visited Jupiter. Jupiter rotates once about every 10 hours (a Jovian day). Advertisement Juno, the most recent, arrived at Jupiter in 2016.

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How to spot Jupiter as it makes its closest pass to Earth in 59 years (The Singleton Argus)

Not only will the planet be visible to the naked eye, so will four of its 75 moons. Like the Earth, Jupiter doesn't orbit the sun in a perfect circle ...

Nine spacecraft have visited Jupiter. Jupiter rotates once about every 10 hours (a Jovian day). Advertisement Juno, the most recent, arrived at Jupiter in 2016.

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Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth (Newbury Weekly News Group)

Stargazers are hoping for excellent views of Jupiter when the giant planet comes the closest it has been to Earth for more than 50 years.

"So, take advantage of good weather on either side of this date to take in the sight. "The views should be great for a few days before and after September 26," Adam Kobelski added. Because Earth and Jupiter do not orbit the sun in perfect circles it means the planets pass each other at different distances throughout the year.

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How to see Jupiter tonight, as the planet makes its closest approach ... (Evening Standard)

It is the first time in 59 years the gas giant will be visible to stargazers. According to NASA, Jupiter will rise in the east as the sun sets in the west, ...

According to NASA, a planetary opposition happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west, placing the object and the Sun on opposite sides of Earth. However, Jupiter is usually visible as a bright star, however, it will be easy to see tonight. [Jupiter](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/jupiter) will rise in the east as the sun sets in the west, which will put them on opposite sides of Earth. It is the first time in 59 years the gas giant will be so close to Earth. It will be another 107 years before Jupiter comes this close to Earth How to see Jupiter tonight, as the planet makes its closest approach to Earth

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