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Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest this week – Space.com

The solar system’s largest planet reaches opposition today (Aug. 19).

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Jupiter arrives at opposition on Thursday (Aug. 19) at approximately 8 p.m. EDT (0000 Aug. 20 GMT). Since Earth will be positioned between the sun and the gas giant, Jupiter will rise at sunset, remain visible all night long and set at sunrise.  (Image…

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