Jupiter Will Come Closer to Earth than Ever in 59 Years!

Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System It will come closer to Earth than it has ever been in 59 years. The planet, which is normally 965 million kilometers away from Earth, will be only 590 million kilometers away from us in this century-old event that will take place on September 26.

Moreover, according to NASA scientist Adam Kobelski, people with good binoculars can see the giant planet together with Jupiter. It will also be able to observe three or four of its satellites. The biggest requirement to make this observation is that any equipment you use will be on a stable foot.

What must you have to see Jupiter with your eyes?

Those who want to go beyond just seeing Jupiter as a shape will need a telescope, according to Kobelski. 4 inch and larger telescopes While it is stated that it will be the best observation tool, it is recommended to use green and blue filters to improve the observation experience as well as this telescope. If you have all these, you can see Jupiter with its famous ‘Great Red Spot’.

So what is the best time and place for observations?

Observing Jupiter will be possible for several days before and after September 26, according to Kobelski. While the day to make the best observation is not clear, the best place and condition for the observation is a place above sea level and dark and dry conditions will be.

We can expect amateur and professional observers to share their experiences with Jupiter and new lively pictures of the planet in the coming days.

So what makes Jupiter so close for the first time in 59 years?

Jupiter can be observed every 13 months as brighter and larger than Earth. But the event that makes the coming days unmissable is that Earth and Jupiter orbit the Sun. because it doesn’t rotate in a full circle will happen. The orbits of the planets around the Sun 59 years This is the first time they will intersect so closely.