The planet Jupiter is putting on quite a show in our night sky this month, and you don't need any special equipment to enjoy ...

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

Jupiter steals the spotlight in January as it reaches its brightest and biggest appearance of the year. The month also features a Moon–Saturn meetup and the steady glow of the Beehive Cluster for ...

Earth is right in between Jupiter and the Sun right now. That makes the gas giant appear brighter. Here's how to watch.

The gas giant will shine at its peak brilliance on Jan. 10, offering spectacular viewing opportunities all month long.

On Saturday night, Jupiter will become in perfect alignment with the Earth and Sun causing the planet to appear the biggest and brightest it will be all year.

February’s night skies hold a certain celestial splendor that only enthusiastic and vigorous skywatchers have the fortitude and good fortune to enjoy.

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

Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.

The wolf moon is spectacular enough, but look east and you’ll see a celestial titan the size of a pinprick ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. It forms an eye-catching ...