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Jupiter will be brightest and visible all night near the Gemini constellation, reaching magnitude -2.7, outshining all stars for weeks, experts say.
- On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition at 3:34 a.m. EST, with its closest point on Jan. 9, shining at magnitude-2.7.
- During opposition, Earth passes between an outer planet and the Sun, revealing the planet's fully lit side and enhancing brightness and telescopic detail.
- Look east at sunset to find Jupiter in Gemini near Pollux and Castor; it appears about 45.6 arcseconds wide and binoculars reveal a steady disk and four Galilean moons.
- This weekend provides a prime chance for novice and experienced skywatchers to see Jupiter at its brightest, with good evening visibility continuing through January and February.
- Looking ahead, before the next opposition on Feb. 6, 2027, Jupiter will form a June 9, 2026 triple conjunction with Venus and Mercury and meet Mars on Nov. 15, 2026.
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The gas giant, which has been quite brilliant for a few months, will, this Saturday, January 10, 2026, and for a few more days, be in the best position possible for an observation.
Jupiter will be in opposition on January 10, 2026. See it by the naked eye in the constellation Gemini. Only Venus will shine more.
This weekend, Earth's inhabitants will be able to observe Jupiter, which will shine brighter than at any time of the year. On Saturday, January 10, the giant planet will reach opposition, Live Science reports. This means that Earth will be right between Jupiter and the Sun. That is, the gas giant will be opposite the star, behind Earth. The result is a bright, unforgettable light in the eastern evening sky that will be visible all night long. Ju…
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