Prepare for a celestial spectacle! On December 7, 2024, Jupiter reaches opposition, aligning with Earth and the Sun. This ...
Both the Sun and Jupiter orbit around that point in space. This not-to-scale gif from NASA illustrates the effect: That is, in essence, how Jupiter and the sun move through space together ...
If you've been seeing a strangely bright star in the sky, there's a good chance it's not actually a star at all. Here's an explanation for what you're seeing.
Advising readers to scan the night sky this time of year always feels a little awkward, because the Pacific Northwest’s ...
NASA’s Juno spacecraft completed its 67th close approach to Jupiter on Nov. 25, 2024, sending back another tranche of data ...
Headed to Jupiter’s moon Europa, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is operating without a hitch and will reach Mars in just ...
Jupiter will blaze in the winter night sky, staging one of the most extraordinary astronomical sights of the year.