Jupiter reaches opposition, making it brighter and larger than at any other time this year. A rare transit of its moon ...

"We're not saying, and we can't say, that there's no life in Europa. What we're saying is that it's a harder proposition, ...

The new week will begin with one of the final celestial alignments of 2024 as the moon shines directly between Jupiter and Mars in the eastern sky-an event that is easy to see for stargazers of all ...

The Moon passes 5° north of Jupiter at 7 A.M. EDT. Early risers can enjoy the pairing before sunrise, standing some 50° high in the east an hour before the Sun crests the horizon. Now in its waning ...

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a ...

The solar system’s largest planet shines bright as the Moon wanes and Saturn’s moons dance in the sky this week.

Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The action will happen in the east-northeast night sky about ...

The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and ...

Jupiter will be at its brightest all year on Saturday, Dec. 7. Break out your binoculars for a chance at spotting its four largest moons. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...