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Jupiter Opposition 2026
January 10 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
AED120 – AED150
- Date: 10 January 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
- Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library – Dubai
- Fee: AED 150 – AED 120
- Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/jupiter-opposition-2026/
Join us at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library for an exciting evening as Jupiter reaches its closest point to Earth this year, offering a breathtaking view of the gas giant and its moons! Experience Jupiter at its brightest through our telescopes and enjoy an enlightening evening under the stars.
Jupiter reaches opposition on January 10 which means it stands directly opposite the Sun from our point of view. This alignment makes the planet brighter and clearer than usual.
Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 150
– Kids (Under 13): AED 120
Event Program:
– 6:30 PM — Welcome & Introduction
– 7:00 PM — Astronomy Talk: Jupiter at Opposition
– 7:30 PM — Q&A Session
– 8:00 PM — Telescope Observations
– 9:00 PM — End of Event