With the beginning of the year, the NASA released its calendar astronomical events January and anticipated a freak prominent that can be seen with the naked eye. It is about Jupiterknown as the «king of heaven» for being the planet largest of solar system and one of the brightest in the sky.
As confirmed by the US space agency, This January 10, Jupiter will reach its brightest and largest point of the yearoffering a unique spectacle for observers and fans of the astronomy.
Why you can see Jupiter
On January 10, Jupiter will be found in opposition, and astronomical phenomenon which occurs when the Earth is located exactly between the Sun and the planet. This situation makes Jupiter be closer to us planetreflect more sunlight and look much brighter than usual.
The phenomenon occurs only once a year and is ideal for amateur observers.During the opposition, Jupiter will be surpassed in brightness only by the Moon and Venuswhich will make it one of the easiest objects to identify in the cielo night.
The NASA recommends looking to the east, where Jupiter will be visible within the constellation of Gemini. From Argentinacan be seen with the naked eye shortly after sunset and for much of the night, as long as weather conditions allow it.
It is not necessary to have telescopes or special equipment, although the use of binoculars will allow you to observe its features in greater detail. remedy bigger.
The phenomenon does not require telescopes to be seen, although binoculars allow you to better appreciate its details. Photo: Shutterstock illustration.In addition to the prominence of Jupiter, January will bring others phenomena interesting. On January 23 there will be a conjunction between Saturn and the Moonwhich will give the impression that both celestial bodies are very close in the cieloalthough in reality they are separated by millions of kilometers.
Throughout the month you can also observe the Cluster of Hivesknown as Messier 44 (M44), a stellar set composed of more than a thousand stars that the NASA It stands out as one of the most attractive objects for night observation.
He astronomical calendar of January thus offers multiple opportunities to look at the cielo and enjoy some of the phenomena most striking of the beginning of 2026.
