Look up: Jupiter Is Having A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience This September

 

For anyone who is fascinated by objects in the sky, there is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter occurring right now, and you won't want to miss it. Jupiter is a far more uncommon object than a star or meteor. You can mark your calendar now that you have all the information you need.

Jupiter's activities in September:

Additional planets can frequently be seen in the night sky. However, we typically view them using a telescope. But this month, we have a special surprise in store. Jupiter will be closer to Earth than it has been in more than 70 years, according to EarthSky.org.

This month, Jupiter will appear in the Eastern sky shortly after sunset and be visible until just before daybreak. We will also be able to view it considerably better because of how close it is to Earth.

Jupiter is considered to be in "opposition" when the Earth is between Jupiter and the Sun; when a planet is in opposition to the Earth, it appears to be larger than life.

This happens because the entire disc of the planet is illuminated, the Earth is as close to it as it will ever be, and the planet is visible for a longer period of time because it rises at dusk and sets at dawn. As a result, Jupiter will seem in the best way it has in the past 70 years.

What's the best way to see Jupiter in September?

Jupiter can be seen after sunset throughout the entire month of September. In the coming weeks, Forbes advises, "Look to the eastern sky around two hours after sunset, and you easily see bright Jupiter rising in the eastern sky."

When is the best time to watch Jupiter in September?

The planet will be visible all during the month, but if you're pressed for time, EarthSky suggests viewing it on September 26.

Mark September 26th on your calendars because that is when Jupiter will be the closest to Earth, at a distance of "367 million miles or 591 million kilometres or 33 light minutes from Earth."

You may use TimeandDate to find the best time to view Jupiter from your location. The next spectacular display of planets will occur on December 8, 2022, when Mars will be in opposition.

Reference:  EarthSky