Jupiter reaches opposition this week

Jupiter will reach opposition on Monday night

When a planet reaches opposition, it means that it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.

Essentially, the Sun, Earth, and Jupiter would all align perfectly

A Planet at Opposition Could Make It the Most Perfect View in the Sky

Because Jupiter will be in the sky all night from sunset till sunrise the next day.

If this happens, Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth since 1963.

Jupiter will be located at a distance of 367.4 million miles from Earth and will shine at maximum brightness

Using a Binoculars, You Can See More Details of Jupiter

Including its equatorial band and the Great Red Spot