Jupiter reaches closest position to Earth in 59 years

As Jupiter revolves around the Sun in its orbit, there is a point when it reaches the opposite side of the Sun as seen from Earth.

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On Monday, apart from reaching that position, the largest planet in the solar system will also be the closest to Earth in 59 years.

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Just 59,06,29,248 kilometers from Earth, it will be this close to us in 107 years.

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The next time the planet comes this close will be 2129, making Monday's planetary proximity an unmissable event.

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Jupiter will appear bright with a -2.9 magnitude in the skies, giving it a much brighter and bigger appearance.

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