The best time to see Jupiter at Opposition in 2027 is February 11, 2027.
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Jupiter Opposition · February 11, 2027
The giant's yearly best, eight days before Mars
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.
Distance: 4.361 AU
Where it is visible: Worldwide, up all night
The fortnight the giants line up: Mars reaches its own opposition eight days later, on February 19.
Next time: Jupiter at Opposition, March 12, 2028
Jupiter at Opposition 2027: February 11, 2027.
Jupiter at Opposition 2028: March 12, 2028.
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