Opposition

Jupiter Opposition

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Demo Data: Event data is sample/projected data for demonstration purposes. Actual timings may vary.

Peak Time

2026-10-03

Sri Lanka Visibility

Excellent — Jupiter at brightest and closest, visible all night

Moon Phase

Various

Photography

High — Best time for planetary imaging

Best Locations

Any location — Horton Plains and Knuckles offer best seeing

Best Viewing Time

All night, best at transit

Source

Sample astronomical data

About this Event

Jupiter reaches opposition, appearing at its brightest and largest as seen from Earth. The planet will be visible all night, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise.