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Jupiter Reaches Opposition This Weekend; Here's When To See The Giant Planet At Its Brightest

The gas giant will shine at its peak brilliance on Jan. 10, offering spectacular viewing opportunities all month long.
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Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

Don’t Miss Jupiter At Its Brightest Until 2027 This Weekend

On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition, the moment when Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun. It puts ...
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January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month

On Saturday (Jan. 10), for example, we will see three satellites on one side of Jupiter (going outward from the planet: Ganymede, Io and Europa ), while the fourth ( Callisto) remains all by itself on ...

January is the best month to see Jupiter: Here's when and where to look up

Some evenings don't require much of you. Something brighter than anticipated greets you as soon as you step outside, perhaps ...

10 night sky events to see in January, from Jupiter’s closest approach to peak Orion views

The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...

NYC stargazing: Jupiter’s closest point to Earth and other astronomical events for Jan. 6-10

Amateur astronomers and stargazers on Staten Island and the New York metropolitan area will have an excellent opportunity to ...