Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

Thick, swirling clouds cover Jupiter from pole to pole. They hold water like Earth’s clouds, but at far greater density.

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

For decades, scientists believed Jupiter had a solid, well defined core. New research has revealed something far more ...

A new study suggests Jupiter's moon Europa may lack the underwater geologic activity necessary to support life. Scientists have long considered Europa a promising place to search for life due to its ...

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...

On Jan. 10, the planet Jupiter will make its brightest appearance of the year Getty On Jan. 10, Jupiter will shine at its brightest and largest in 2026, rising at sunset and glowing in the sky until ...