Jupiter Rising: Bigger and brighter than usual this month
'A brilliant jewel'
We can get up close and personal with Jupiter next week.
“The solar system’s largest planet is a brilliant jewel to the naked eye, but looks fantastic through binoculars or a small telescope, which will allow you to spot the four largest moons, and maybe even glimpse a hint of the banded clouds that encircle the planet”
– NASA
The best opportunity for viewing will begin Monday night (June 10). Look low toward the east-southeast horizon for the rising moon and situated prominently about 4 degrees to its upper right will be Jupiter.
Jupiter will rise at dusk and be visible all night long.