Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will make its closest approach to Earth on September 26, providing spectacular views of the gas giant and possibly its Moons.
Jupiter will be 587 million kilometers away from Earth on that date, compared to its greatest distance of 965 million kilometers.
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According to NASA, this magnificent phenomenon is known as ‘opposition,’ and it occurs when an astronomical object and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth. Notably, Jupiter shines brightly in the sky every 13 months due to opposition; however, the oval-shaped orbits of both Earth and the gas giant make the opposition this year particularly remarkable.
