Jupiter to reach opposition: Planet’s closest approach to Earth in 59 years - how to see it
Tomorrow night will see the fifth planet from the sun come closer to earth than it has done in almost six decades - a distance of just 367 million miles away. And while that still seems quite a stretch, to put it into perspective, at its farthest point it can be as much as 600 million miles away.The best spot for getting a good view of the celestial phenomenon is somewhere high, dark and dry, according to NASA experts.
When you have found your ideal location, look to the eastern horizon around sunset and you should be able to see the planet with the naked eye - not including the moon, Jupiter is likely to appear as the brightest object in the sky. Research astrophysicist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Adam Kobelski, said: “With good binoculars, the banding and three or four of the Galilean satellites should be visible.
“It’s important to remember that Galileo observed these moons with 17th century optics. One of the key needs will be a stable mount for whatever system you use.”
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