Unfortunately for planet hunters, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all too close to the sun to observe; they will come out of the ...

Jupiter will be at its most spectacular in 2026 in the early hours of Jan. 10, as it shines above the eastern horizon among ...

On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition, the moment when Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun. It puts ...

Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...