Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a mass nearly 2.5 times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined and slightly …

Dec 17, 2025 · Jupiter, the most massive planet of the solar system and the fifth in distance from the Sun. It is one of the brightest objects in the night sky; only the Moon, Venus, and …

Sep 3, 2025 · Jupiter is the largest and oldest planet in our solar system. If Jupiter was a hollow shell, 1,000 Earths could fit inside. But the "King of Planets" is no lumbering giant — Jupiter …

1 day ago · Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

9 hours ago · On Jan. 10, Jupiter will reach opposition, making its brightest cameo of the year. Here's how, when and where to spot the gas giant in the sky

Aug 12, 2025 · Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. Discover facts, structure, moons, rings, missions, and role in protecting Earth.

The fifth planet from the sun, Jupiter is what watercolor dreams are made of. Vibrant bands of clouds ripple around its thick atmosphere, making up a world so large that more than 1,300 …

After the Sun, the Moon, and Venus, Jupiter is the fourth brightest object in the sky—although, occasionally, Mars can outshine it. When Jupiter is at opposition, it lies directly opposite the …

3 days ago · Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.

Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is twice as massive as every other object in our Solar System combined (except the Sun). Jupiter's four planet-like moons have features like …