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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
39.0469
Longitude:
-77.4903

Jupiter Observation Details

Jupiter

Jupiter Daily Motion


Jupiter will become visible in July, 23. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 23, Jupiter can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Jupiter Visibility Timetable on June 15

Jupiter Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Jupiter transit13:4174°
Sunset20:355°
Jupiter set21:02
Astrosession begin22:36-14°
Moon Rise, 85.6% illuminated23:38-21°
Astrosession end03:44-21°
Jupiter rise06:17
Moon Set09:3737°

Track Jupiter Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Jupiter changing position in the night sky.

Jupiter's Moon Positions

This section offers a comprehensive guide for observing the positions of Jupiter's largest moons—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—relative to Jupiter during nighttime. With a telescope, observers can track the rapid movements of these moons as they orbit the gas giant. Io, the closest moon, completes an orbit in just 1.8 days, while Callisto, the farthest of the four, takes about 16.7 days.

Upcoming Events

TimeDescriptionConstellation
Mon, 10 November 2025, 03:56Close approach of Jupiter and the Moon. Distance - 4°, position - 62° above the horizon at West-SouthwestGemini
Tue, 11 November 2025Retrograde motion of Jupiter beginsGemini
Tue, 9 December 2025, 03:26Close approach of Jupiter and the Moon. Distance - 3.5°, position - 72° above the horizon at SouthCancer

Current position of Jupiter in Solar System

Earth Jupiter
DateSun, 15 June 2025
Distance from Earth to Jupiter6.1459 AU (919,413,554km)
Elongation7°
Angular diameter32.1"
Magnitude-1.9
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of Jupiter, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of Jupiter and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Jupiter

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Object nameJupiter
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Jupiter coordinates6.089, 23.27797
Center coordinates6.089, 23.27797

Jupiter Passage Through Night

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Current position of Jupiter

Time02:31
Latitude39.0469
Longitude-77.4903
Jupiter elevation-27°
Jupiter Azimuth-13°
Here you can see the current position of the Jupiter on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Jupiter's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Jupiter

Time
DateMon, 16 June 2025
Twighlight start22:32
Twighlight end03:39
Twighlight duration5h 6m
Rise06:14
Set20:55
Elevation at transit74°
Transit time13:35
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 06m 03s", Dec: 23° 16' 39s
Magnitude-2
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Jupiter, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Jupiter is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.