June 10 - We Go Between the Sun and Jupiter

June 10 We Go Between the Sun and Jupiter by:

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!

We go between the sun and Jupiter today 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. Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot disintegrating? 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. Earth and Jupiter closest on June 12 Earth flies between Jupiter and the sun today. But the giant planet will be closest to us on June 12. Why? Read more.

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We go between the sun and Jupiter today 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.

Andromeda, Jupiter, Milky Way over Montana 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. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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