Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years on Monday, according to NASA. The largest planet in our solar system, the gas giant will be at opposition, meaning Earth is directly between ...

When night falls on Jupiter, the sky ignites with electrical storms of unimaginable power. NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured stunning evidence of "superbolts," lightning strikes up to 100,000 times ...

Every night is a good night to look through a telescope (provided it’s not cloudy), but if you’re looking for an excuse, Jupiter is lining itself up for some candid closeups. At its farthest point, ...

Illustration comparing the size of Earth (left) with the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun, with an average distance from it of 5.2 times the Earth-Sun distance. Being a fluid ...

To catch the Geminids peak, look to the eastern sky all evening on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. The meteors will appear near the bright planet Jupiter. With the darkest possible skies, you could see up to 120 ...

Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years on Monday, 26 September, providing a treat for sky watchers that evening. Moreover, Jupiter will be in opposition meaning it will rise in ...