Viewing advice
The fortnight the giants line up: Mars reaches its own opposition eight days later, on February 19.
The best time to see Jupiter at Opposition in 2027 is February 11, 2027. Timing status: Predicted dates.
The giants line up this February.
Jupiter reaches opposition in mid-February 2027, rising at sunset and visible all night at its brightest and closest of the year. Eight days later Mars does the same thing, which makes February 2027 a rare month when two planets both hit their yearly best within the same cold, early-dark week. No equipment urgency here: an opposition holds for weeks, not hours.
Coincidence: Eight days later, Mars reaches its own opposition, the brightest it will get until 2029.. See the page.
Where to view it
Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.
In season during February 11, 2027
Natural events whose season is on while this peaks, so one trip could catch both the sky and the ground.
Next time: Jupiter at Opposition, March 12, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jupiter at Opposition 2027?
Jupiter at Opposition 2027: February 11, 2027.
When is Jupiter at Opposition 2028?
Jupiter at Opposition 2028: March 12, 2028.