Jupiter Comes Closest To Earth In 59 Years Today: How To Watch
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The largest planet in the solar system will appear with a -2.9 magnitude in the skies, giving it an even brighter and bigger appearance.
Jupiter comes closest to Earth today, in an extremely rare occurrence, in almost 60 years. Jupiter is approximately 600 million miles away from Earth at its farthest point. It will come as near as 367 million miles today making it an unmissable event for all. Stargazers: Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years! Weather-permitting, expect excellent views on Sept. 26. A good pair of binoculars should be enough to catch some details; you'll need a large telescope to see the Great Red Spot. https://t.co/qD5OiZX6ldpic.twitter.com/AMFYmC9NET
The next time the planet comes this close to the Earth will be 107 years from now in 2129.
Jupiter takes over 11 years to complete one revolution around the sun. During this revolution, it reaches a point on the opposite side of the sun where it can be seen from Earth. Interestingly, today, Jupiter will be in a unique arrangement in its orbit which will make it closest to the earth in 59 years.
