If you hadn't already noticed, the 'king of the planets' is looking particularly glorious as of late.
On this Monday, September 26, Jupiter will come the closest to Earth it's been in 59 years – and the view is going to be magnificent. You won't even need a telescope .
Usually, the added shine Jupiter receives at its closest approach to the Sun isn't a big deal for those of us viewing from here on Earth. We are on our own orbital path, so we're not always in the same vicinity.Technically, the point at which Jupiter's distance from the Sun is at its absolute shortest – known as its perihelion – won't occurIllustration showing Jupiter and Earth at a recent close approach in 2017. This year's opposition will be even closer.
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