The gigantic planet Jupiter is at opposition tonight — meaning it rises opposite of the Sun at sunset and sets opposite of the Sun at sunrise, making it visible all night long. 

The gas giant is in the constellation of Gemini and is impossible to overlook, currently at a brilliant -2.7 magnitude. You’ll be able to see the dark belts and light zones in the atmosphere, plus several moons with binoculars. And, the view through a telescope is even more rewarding.

Explore more at NASA Science Jupiter.

Photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill