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By Jove! Jupiter to Make its Closest Pass All Year

NASA, ESA, and A. Simon (NASA Goddard)

Tonight and over the weekend, our solar system's largest planet will be in opposition to Earth—meaning it's as close and visible as it will be all year. NASA's Dr. Jennifer Wiseman told me how best to observe Jupiter and what astronomers are continuing to learn about it today.