Tag: planetary astronomy
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Jupiter at its Brightest: What to Expect for the 2026 Opposition Tonight
Jupiter at Opposition: A Rare Night to Observe the Gas Giant Tonight, Jupiter is at its best and brightest for 2026 as it reaches opposition, placing the giant planet opposite the Sun in our sky. This event makes Jupiter visible all night and at its peak in the pre-dawn hours, offering stargazers a striking view…
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Titan’s Last Shadow Transit: Saturn and the Moon’s Close Pairing Tonight
Overview: Titan’s Shadow Transit of Saturn Tonight, observers are treated to a celestial pairing as Saturn sits near its largest moon Titan during the last shadow transit of the current cycle. The nearly Full Moon will be about 4° north of Saturn at 11:00 p.m. EDT, remaining close to the ringed planet throughout the night,…