The solar system’s largest planet shines bright as the Moon wanes and Saturn’s moons dance in the sky this week.

Live Science reports on Jupiter’s opposition on January 10, 2026, explaining what it means, how bright Jupiter will appear, where to find it in the sky, and how to see the planet and its four main ...

The hellish surface of a moon of Jupiter known as Io is riddled with hundreds of lava-spewing volcanoes that make the world one of chaos and violence. The brutal conditions also make Io intriguing to ...

On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition, the moment when Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun. It puts ...

Jupiter will be at its most spectacular in 2026 in the early hours of Jan. 10, as it shines above the eastern horizon among ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. An image of Jupiter and Io as seen by NASA's Juno on August ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 26: The Moon shares the sky with Saturn Io and its shadow cross Jupiter overnight tonight with only 20 minutes ...

A NASA spacecraft made its closest-ever approach to Jupiter's moon Io, coming within 930 miles of the "surface of the most volcanic world," and the space agency released new images of the flyby. The ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, will emerge near sunset, stay in view through the night and only dip below ...

The images Juno captured of the scene are absolutely amazing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's Juno spacecraft has now paid ...