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Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition

Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...
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A giant planet is lighting up the night sky this week — here's how to spot it

If you’ve been seeing an unusually bright ‘star’ in the sky recently, it’s actually Jupiter, which will shine at its ...
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Night sky, January 2026: What you can see tonight [maps]

On Saturday night, Jan. 24, the curved terminator on the moon will fall just to the upper left (or lunar west) of a large, ...

There’s A Very Bright ‘Star’ In The East At Night — Here’s What It Is

Jupiter is the brilliant evening “star” visible after sunset this winter, peaking in brightness at opposition on Jan. 10, ...

See The ‘King Of Planets’ At Its Best: The Night Sky This Week

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

10 night sky events to see in January, from Jupiter’s closest approach to peak Orion views

The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...
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Only 2 planets shine in January's night sky to the naked eye — here's where to look

Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...
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January Has 5 Night Sky Wonders—Including a Supermoon, Fireball Meteors, and Jupiter at Its Brightest

From Jupiter at its brightest to a dazzling Saturn-Moon-Neptune alignment, here’s what to watch in the night sky in January ...
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Astrophotography in January 2026: what to shoot in the night sky this month

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in January 2026: ...