Jupiter at Opposition: The Giant Unbound   Jupiter is at opposition right now , with the peak around January 10, 2026, making it extremely bright and visible all night as Earth passes between it and the Sun, offering the best views of the year for telescopes to see its bands and moons. Look for it rising in the east at sunset in the constellation Gemini, shining like a very bright "star".   When Jupiter reaches opposition, it does not merely shine brighter. It stands directly