Jupiter, the mighty “king” of the planets in our solar system, is regularly visible for those who know where and when to look for it, but next week will be a particularly special time for anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the gas giant. The planet and even its moons will be visible without a telescope, and Jupiter will be close to Earth than at any other time for the rest of the year.
In a “skywatching tips” post for the month of June, NASA says Jupiter is “at its biggest and brightest this month, rising at dust and remaining visible all night.”
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