This month Jupiter as it comes its closest in 70 years

Jupiter is the most beautiful planet in the solar system. Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth. Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 70 years when it takes part in the opposition.

The distance between Jupiter and Earth will be shorter when the planets are in opposition. Jupiter rises in the east as the sun sets in the west because Earth is between the two planets. This opposition is unusual because it lasts 13 months.

Although all of the planets in the solar system are roughly circular they are not perfect. There are some times when they are closer to the sun than the other way around. There are times when Jupiter comes close to Earth and times when it is far away.

Jupiter will be close to Earth this month, as opposed to the 600 million miles away it is at its furthest point. It's a good time to look at Jupiter.

There will be great views before and after the close approach on September 26. Kobelski said the views should be good for a few days before and after Sept. 26. Take advantage of the good weather on either side of this date to see it. It should be a bright object in the night sky.

EarthSky says that anyone with a telescope or binoculars can see Jupiter and its moons.

Kobelski said that the bands and moons should be seen with good binoculars. Galileo observed these moons in the 17th century. A stable mount is one of the keys to success.

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