Stargazers are in for a treat as Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is making its closest approach to Earth in 59 years. This rare event last occurred in 1963.
With an orbit that takes 12 years to complete, the gas giant is approximately 600 million miles (965.6 million km) away from Earth at its farthest point. It will come as near as 367 million miles (590.6 million km) away from Earth.
The planet will appear with a -2.9 magnitude in the skies, giving it an even brighter and bigger appearance. The planet will be visible in the skies over the next few nights, according to media reports.
