German astronomer Simon Marius is best remembered for his disputes with Galileo Galilei over priority for discovering Jupiter ...

The planet named after the king of the gods in Roman mythology is visible all night long right now, rising in the east at ...

Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.

It may be cold this month, but now is a great time to get outside and explore Jupiter's beauty and might. The fifth planet will not only reach opposition on Dec. 7, it will also be at perigee (closest ...

The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Sunday (Dec. 15). It will ascend higher into the night ...

Four tiny specks of light close by the giant planet are the biggest of the Jupiter’s 95 moons. If we weren’t dazzled by Jupiter’s own glare, these moons are bright enough to be seen by the ...

December’s full moon, known as the “Cold Moon,” will reach its peak illumination at 4:02 a.m. EST on Sunday ... Skywatchers ...

The winter stars are like that. They're bright, sparkly and arrive "from a distance" low on the eastern horizon and gradually ...

The biggest planet in the solar system will be on display in the December sky as it shines brighter than it has all year. On ...

Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be ...

As the largest planet in our Solar System, Jupiter's grandeur is visible to the naked eye and through simple telescopes, ...

The December Cold Moon is due to light up the night skies this week. It will appear largest at 4:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, and marks the final full moon of the year. The Cold Moon is the name ...