Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

The very bright "star" you see in the eastern sky after sunset is actually the planet Jupiter. It is just coming off ...

The giant planet Jupiter is back in our evening sky this week. Fresh from its opposition with the sun on Jan. 10, it now lies as close to the Earth as it ...

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

This month, Jupiter is really putting on a show. It’s the brightest planet you’ll see, and it’s easy to find if you know ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Look to the east and west after dark this week, and you’ll ...

The Perseids will peak overnight, but it is worthwhile to get outside and see it Tuesday night as well. Start watching after 11 p.m. local time and especially in the hours before dawn to look for them ...