Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition
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Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition

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Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jupiter is set to be in opposition, with the largest planet in our solar system appearing big and bright in the night sky. The effect happens when the planet moves to the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, allowing it to make the most of the light and appear bright in the night sky. Finding it is probably best done with an app such as Night Sky, which uses the phone’s sensors to map out the stars and planets.

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