Jupiter and Mars
Taken by Eric David on September 16, 2026 @
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Mars and Jupiter are heading for their November 16 conjunction, which is a prelude to their near simultaneous oppositions in Leo next February. Having Jupiter and Mars attain opposition at nearly the same time is a rare event, last occurring in 1980 when they experienced a triple conjunction. They are the two brightest planets that can appear in our midnight sky, so this should offer interesting opportunities for astrophotography next February.
Photographer's website:
https://www.starvergnuegen.com/astropix/2026/09_sep/2026_09_16_planets.html
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