<h5>When will Jupiter be closest to the Earth?</h5> <figure>
        <img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/jupiter-makes-its-closest-approach-to-earth-in-59-years%2Fjupiter-makes-its-closest-approach-to-earth-in-59-years-section1.jpeg?alt=media&token=cf1fc37e-6fad-434e-90d4-4c1de5c7b5cb" alt="When will Jupiter be closest to the Earth?" >
        <figcaption>A close-up of Jupiter. Photo by NASA.</figcaption>
      </figure> <p>Jupiter will be visible to stargazers on 26th September 2022 as it reaches opposition. Opposition occurs when an astronomical object (like other planets) rises in the east while the Sun sets in the west. This puts the Sun and the astronomical object on the Earth’s opposite sides.
The opposition of Jupiter happens once every 13 months. This makes it look bigger and brighter compared to other times of the year. Also, this time, Jupiter will be making its closest approach to Earth seen in the last 59 years.
</p> <h5>What makes this event fascinating?</h5>  <p>Opposition is not an uncommon event. However, this event is fascinating because the opposition rarely coincides with the perigee. This time, it will. </p>
<p>Perigee is the point in the moon’s or other astronomical object’s orbit when it gets closest to another planet, such as Earth. The opposite of this is known as the apogee.</p>
<p>According to NASA, Jupiter has not been this close to Earth since October 1963. At its furthest point, Jupiter is around 600 million miles (96,56,06,400 kilometres) away from Earth. On 26th September 2022, the giant planet will be about 367 million miles (59,06,29,248 kilometres) away from Earth.</p> <h5>How can someone observe Jupiter during the event?</h5>  <p>Jupiter will be perfectly positioned to be observed for a long period. The disk of the planet can be observed by anyone using a small telescope or a pair of powerful binoculars. It seems that a person on Earth will also be able to view at least three out of the four of Jupiter’s largest moons (Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, and Io).</p>
<p>Jupiter will appear to people not using binoculars or telescopes as a bright spot of light, that, unlike stars, will not twinkle. The stripes or bands on Jupiter and even the great red spot on the planet can be observed through a telescope.
Jupiter is easy to identify in the night sky as it is one of the brightest objects. This makes it easy to spot even without a telescope. Also, if someone finds it difficult to spot the planet, they can use an astronomy app to locate it.</p> <h5>How important is this event?</h5>  <p>Jupiter coming so close to the Earth is very important for researchers. They will be able to observe the planet more clearly. Many clear photos of the planet can be taken, which will help scientists study it. Also, space enthusiasts will be in for a treat. They will all be waiting eagerly to catch a view of Jupiter.</p>
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Are you guys excited about this event? Will you be looking up towards the sky to observe the largest planet in our solar system?
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