Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 27th September 2022, Jupiter Close Encounter with Earth, Jupiter is having its closest encounter with Earth since 1963--only 591 million kilometres away, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 27th September 2022, Credit:DEWAlamy Live News
The Planet Jupiter alongside construction crane and Stargazer with Telescope watches planet Jupiter closest encounter with Earth since 1963 from Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne. Jupiter is only 591 million kilometres away! At this nearby point in its orbit, Jupiter (mag. ) outshines every star in the night sky. It is more than 4 times brighter than Star Sirius. Jupiter was a Roman God of Light, Slayer of Defeat, Giver of Victory, Protected the state during war and maintained its well-being in peace. Zeus, in ancient Greek religion, chief deity of the pantheon, a sky and weather god who was identical with the Roman god Jupiter. The giant planet's disk is nearly an arcminute wide, making it an easy target for backyard telescopes to see over next couple of weeks.
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