AWESOME The Juno spacecraft arrives at Jupiter right on time. | 12News

Jupiter shines its brightest! 🤩 On December 7, 2024, Jupiter will reach opposition, a spectacular astronomical event that occurs when Earth is positioned directly between Jupiter and the Sun. This alignment makes Jupiter appear brighter and larger than at any other time of the year, shining at an impressive magnitude of -2.8 against the backdrop of the constellation Taurus. At opposition, Jupiter will be visible all night long, rising in the east at sunset, reaching its highest point in the sky