Jupiter is now at its closest to Earth since 1963, and it won't be this close for another 107 years

Jupiter is now at its closest to Earth since 1963

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It will be the brightest object in the sky tonight

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Heads up, that’s no moon, it’s Jupiter! Today the solar system’s largest planet Jupiter

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Jupiter so bright, its peering right through the clouds! You can even see three of the Galilean moons !

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Today is #Jupiter's closest approach to Earth since 1963! 📷:Infrared photo of Jupiter recently captured

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How to watch Jupiter will appear brighter and bigger in the sky, making the event a great opportunity to catch a glimpse, NASA said.

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The gaseous planet will rise around sunset and look pearly white to the naked eye, said Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University in Houston.

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