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Jupiter hits its brightest show this January, here's when to look

Jupiter is about to dominate the midwinter sky, turning January evenings into a showcase for the biggest planet in the solar system. As Earth lines up almost perfectly with Jupiter and the sun, the ...
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Jupiter reaches closest point to Earth this week: Here’s when and where to look in central NC

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The biggest planet in our solar system is hovering over the North Carolina skyline throughout January, and ...
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Rare 'planetary parade' hits evening sky this week if you look at exactly the right time

Four planets visible to the naked eye are lining up across the western sky after sunset this week, and the window to see them at their best is closing fast. Venus, Mercury, Saturn, and Jupiter form a ...
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Auroras on Jupiter’s moon Ganymede are surprisingly similar to those on Earth

Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, produces auroras like Earth’s. New data from Juno reveals surprising details about its magnetic field.
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NYC stargazing: Jupiter’s closest point to Earth and other astronomical events for Jan. 6-10

Those looking to the stars have some sights to look forward to in the coming days. The following events can be viewed using a small telescope. Lunar occultation of Regulus on Jan. 6 Astronomy ...