المملكة: "Jeddah Astronomy": Jupiter shines in the Kingdom’s sky in the second half of October
Jupiter, the largest of the Heavenly bodies after the moon and the planet Venus, and appear in a yellowish-white color with a constant luminosity, and can be observed with the naked eye from areas with clear skies.
Monitoring Jupiter’s four moons
He explained that binoculars and small telescopes reveal its four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto, which appear as lined up points of light. next to it, indicating that the planet begins its appearance after midnight and gradually rises towards the southeastern horizon to reach its highest point in the sky before dawn, which is the most appropriate time to view it or take astronomical pictures of it.
He explained that JupiterDuring this period, it will be in a suitable location for observation, with its brightness gradually increasing until it reaches opposition on January 10, 2026, when it will be at its closest distance to Earth, appearing brighter than usual.
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