US EditionJupiter Stars in Early 2026 Stargazing
Jupiter will be 393 million miles from Earth on January 9, 2026, reaching its closest approach before opposition about 24 hours later, making it the brightest object in the night sky.
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Jupiter stars in early 2026 stargazing
Colorado stargazers may be starting their New Year by communing with the “King of the Sky,” as Jupiter reaches its closest point to Earth this week. While the Quadrantids meteor shower already peaked over the weekend, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin wrote in his January stargazing blog, winter is among the best times for stargazing and rewards those who brave the frigid cold. “The chilly irony of winter is that while the months of January, …
Why is Jupiter closest to Earth 1 day before opposition?
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Steven Bellavia in Surry, Virginia, created this animation of Jupiter from images captured in the wee hours of October 19, 2023. It’s a beauty! Thank you, Steve. And, if you look closely, you can see Jupiter’s moons Europa and Io, in the upper left and right, respectively. Wow! Jupiter closest to Earth January 9, 2026 Have you noticed a very bright object in the east earlier each evening? That’s the giant pla…
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