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Closest Approach of Jupiter in 2026

Closest Approach of Jupiter – 2026
📅 Saturday, January 10th | ⏰ 12:30–1:00 AM
📍 Centennial Observatory
Free Admission | Weather Permitting

Stay up late with us for a rare chance to see Jupiter at its closest approach of 2026! Through the observatory’s telescopes, you’ll enjoy crisp views of the largest planet in our solar system—a mere 393 million miles (633 million km) away at this time.