View at EarthSky Community Photos. | The bright planet is Jupiter. The red star is Antares, Heart of the Scorpion in the constellation Scorpius. See the arc of evenly spaced stars above Antares? That arc is known as the Crown of the Scorpion. Dr Ski in the Philippines captured this image on June 2. Thanks, Dr Ski!
Today's opposition of Jupiter marks the middle of the best time of year to see the giant planet. Jupiter is out all night long now, and blazingly bright! Read more.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a giant storm, the largest known in our solar system. It's been seen through earthly telescopes for over 300 years. Lately, it's been showing signs of breaking apart. Is this the beginning of the end for the beloved Spot? Read more.
When Earth goes between the sun and Jupiter, the giant planet appears opposite the sun - at opposition - in our sky, rising in the east at sunset. Read more.
View larger at EarthSky Community Photos. | The oval-shaped Andromeda galaxy rises above the northern lights (left), while Jupiter (bright, far right) leads the Milky Way's arch towards the southern horizon. John Ashley captured this panoramic image - about 200 degrees wide - on June 4 at Glacier National Park and the North Fork of the Flathead River. Thank you, John.
