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During this time, Jupiter was exceptionally bright and large in the night sky, making it a prime target for photography:
: Dots appearing on either side of the planet, representing Io, Europa, Ganymede, or Callisto.
: A massive, long-lasting storm often captured during clear nights. 17 Wrzesnia 2022 Jowisz 1.png
The specific filename structure is common on Polish astronomy forums, such as Forum Astronomiczne , where users often upload images of planets labeled with the date and subject. Images from this period typically show:
: Jupiter was nearing its closest point to Earth in 59 years, reaching a distance of approximately 591 million kilometers. During this time, Jupiter was exceptionally bright and
: Jupiter was shining at a magnitude of approximately -2.9 , making it the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon. Why This Image Might Exist
: The distinct dark and light atmospheric bands. Images from this period typically show: : Jupiter
: On the night of September 16–17, 2022, the Moon (in its last quarter phase) was positioned near Mars , with Jupiter visible nearby in the constellation Pisces .