When Jupiter is at its farthest distance of 601 million miles, light from its surface takes 54 minutes to reach us. During its closest approach, that time reduces to about 34 minutes.

Jupiter reaches perihelion once every 12 Earth years, which is one reason so many years have passed since it was this close to Earth. Perihelion will occur in January.

Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter.

Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter.

Jupiter and Mars are about meet up: How to see the planetary conjunction While Jupiter and Mars have been near each other in the east before sunup all month, Wednesday will be when the planetary ...

Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. There are a few options ...

Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter.