Jupiter is Coming Closer to Earth! Stargazers Can See The Largest Planet and Its 4 Moons on All Nights in June

If you are an ardent stargazer and love observing planets and stars in the night sky then the month of June is exciting. The largest planet of our solar system, Jupiter will be so close to the Earth that you wouldn't need a telescope to view it. NASA confirmed that Jupiter will be biggest and brightest this month, seen on all nights. During the opposition, Jupiter, Earth and the Sun will line up in a straight line. Since Earth will be in the center, it is the best view of the planet. You can also see its four moons! Rose-Coloured Jupiter: NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Captures Stunning Picture of Massive Storm on Largest Planet.

What's really interesting is that you don't need hi-tech equipment to watch it in the night sky. Although it will be visible to the naked eye, having long-range binoculars will give ensure better clarity of the biggest planet. If you have access to a small telescope then possible you can even get a glimpse" of part of the banded clouds that surround the planet. Astronomers Accidentally Discover 12 New Moons Orbiting Jupiter; The Biggest Planet Now Has a Total of 79 Satellites!

Check NASA's Tweet About Jupiter in Night Sky in June:

NASA's video gives a closer view of the planet and its lovely stripes. Jupiter's four largest moons- Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto will be seen using binoculars. Currently, NASA's spacecraft Juno is orbiting the planet and has given some stunning footage in the oast few years. If you have been an eager observer of the skies and planets then its time to take out your equipment or head to a secluded spot, hope for clear skies so you can take a look at the largest planet of the solar system closely.

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