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flag Jupiter reaches its closest point to Earth on January 10, 2025, appearing brightest and largest in the night sky.

flag Jupiter will reach its closest point to Earth on January 10, 2025, during opposition, making it the brightest and largest in the night sky this year. flag Visible in the eastern sky after sunset near Gemini’s Castor and Pollux, it will be easily seen with the naked eye, while binoculars reveal up to four of its moons and telescopes may show cloud bands and the Great Red Spot. flag The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks January 4, though a bright full moon limits visibility to 15–20 meteors per hour. flag Other highlights include the Full Wolf Moon on January 3, the International Space Station’s return to evening skies, and the prominent constellation Auriga with its stars Capella and “The Kids.” A free skywatching app and a 2026 sky map are available for viewing guidance.

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