Sept. 15, 2010:
Been outside at midnight lately? Jupiter is approaching Earth for the closest encounter between the two planets in more than a decade–and it is dazzling.
The night of closest approach is Sept. 20-21st. This is also called "the night of opposition" because Jupiter will be opposite the sun, rising at sunset and soaring overhead. Only the Moon will be brighter.
Amateur Astronomy- Webcam Video of the Jupiter at midnight. (from www.youtube.com)
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