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Jupiter disappears, Saturn shines, and Mars meets the Beehive: October 2026 planet guide

Jupiter disappears behind a crescent moon while Saturn reaches opposition in a month packed with planetary skywatching treats ...

How old is Jupiter? Scientists have a new theory

The early solar system is still a bit of a mystery to scientists, but the secret to learning Jupiter's origins might be ...
Astronomy

See the Moon occult Jupiter October 6

A crescent Moon passing in front of our solar system’s largest planet is a rare and brilliant sight. Here's how to see it for ...

Catch a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter plus Saturn at opposition in early October

It's a busy skywatching month ahead. The first full week of October sees two top-notch skywatching events, with Saturn ...

Why A Jupiter-Bound Spacecraft Is Flying Past Earth 3 Years Later

ESA’s Juice spacecraft has flown past Earth, using the planet’s gravity to reshape its trajectory as it continues its ...
Scientific American

A Jupiter-bound spacecraft just swung by Earth, snapping photos as it went

Early Monday morning, the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) zoomed by Earth as it prepared to ...

See A Crescent Moon Meet Giant Jupiter: The Night Sky This Week

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).