29/07/2026
A remarkable astronomical event is taking place over Qatar as Jupiter reaches its annual solar conjunction, moving directly behind the Sun from Earth's perspective. During this alignment, the Sun sits between Earth and Jupiter, causing the giant planet to disappear from view for a short period.
Sky enthusiasts won't have to wait long, though. As Jupiter gradually moves away from the Sun's glare, it is expected to reappear in the eastern pre-dawn sky during the latter half of August.
Did you know? Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, measuring around 11 times the width of Earth. It is also home to 79 known moons, including the famous Galilean satellites—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Keep your eyes on the skies—there's always something extraordinary happening beyond our world.