{
  "id": 19970179,
  "title": "See Jupiter and Mars make a spectacular close approach overnight Nov. 15-16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/see-jupiter-and-mars-make-a-spectacular-close-approach-overnight-nov",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-14T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-jupiter-and-mars-make-a-spectacular-close-approach-overnight-nov-15-16"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Good news for astronomy enthusiasts: Mars and Jupiter are set to put on a spectacular celestial show in the constellation Leo on the night of November 15-16. It's an event that won't occur again until July 2029, as the two planets will be at their closest point in 2-2.5 years.\n\nWhen you look up, you'll see the two superior planets, whose orbits are beyond Earth's, just over 1 degree apart as they rise over the eastern horizon. The blue-white light of the main-sequence star Regulus will glow below, adding to the sight. However, despite the close proximity from our perspective, the planets are actually separated by a vast distance of over 368 million miles.\n\nMars will appear as a reddish, ochre disk with dark surface features, while Jupiter will display its impressive cloud bands. Both planets will seem full through the eyepiece of a 6-inch telescope, revealing the unique characteristics of these gas giants.\n\nSo, if you're interested in stargazing and taking pictures of these planets, it's a perfect opportunity. For tips on observing and photographing the planets, check out our related guides and recommended gear.",
  "summary": "The red planet Mars will shine a little over 1 degree from Jupiter on the night of Nov. 15-16.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}