jupiter 2014

Observing Challenge: Catch a Series of Mutual Eclipses by Jupiter’s Moons

Missing the planets this month? With Mars receding slowly to the west behind the Sun at dusk, the early evening…

10 years ago

Seeing in Triplicate: Catching a Rare Triple Shadow Transit of Jupiter’s Moons

The planet JupiterĀ is always fascinating to watch. Not only do surface features pop in and out of existence on its…

11 years ago

Watch: An Amazing, Mesmerizing Full Rotation of Jupiter

Jupiter is a happening place in the solar system. While bashful Mars only puts on a good show once every…

11 years ago

‘Tis the Season to Spot Jupiter: A Guide to the 2014 Opposition

Lovers of planetary action rejoice; the king of the planets is returning to the evening skies. One of the very…

11 years ago