Jupiter to make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years on Monday 9/26

[Brian in Mesa]

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[jf-08]

Supposedly it'll pass between the moon and earth.

 

[puckhead]

Supposedly it'll pass between the moon and earth.

That would be interesting. Also, it was nice knowing you!

 

[elindholm]

I like how the tweet says "becoming easily visible in the night sky," as if Jupiter were not routinely easily visible in the night sky. Some people are going to see Jupiter for the first time and think it's a rare opportunity.