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Jupiter showing the equatorial bands, polar regions, and the Great Red Spot.

jupiter · planet

Jupiter

An entry in the Wonders of the Universe catalog.

RA—Dec—
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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation
jupiter
All designations
Jupiter
Object type
Planet
Constellation
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Best viewing
Year-round

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000)
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Declination (J2000)
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Apparent magnitude (V)
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Distance
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III

Visibility tonight
IV

In your gallery

  • Jupiter showing the equatorial bands, polar regions, and the Great Red Spot.

    November 14, 2025 · Backyard Observatory, Michigan

    Jupiter at Opposition

    The bands shifted between the first stack and the last.

    Integration
    12m
    Subs
    7200 × 0.1s
    Telescope
    Celestron Origin
    Camera
    Sony IMX178 (built-in)
    Bortle
    6
    Moon
    Waning Crescent, 9%
    View full capture
V

The science

Jupiter doesn't have a narrative summary in our catalog yet.

VI

Companions

Other objects of similar character.

VII

References

  • SIMBAD Not resolved
  • Wikipedia Not resolved