Next opportunity
3 Nov
3.3h above 20°
03:00–06:20
Highest sampled altitude 39° at 06:00
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When to look for Jupiter
Anchorage · next 30 nights. Times when the planet is at least 20° above the horizon during astronomical darkness.
These are position calculations, not visibility guarantees. Planets can also be observed in twilight; this planner deliberately selects darker windows. Clouds, haze, steady air and local obstructions still matter. A telescope is needed for planetary detail.
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Longest sampled dark-time window: 6.0h on 2 Dec.
These are timing opportunities, not a best-weather ranking. All 30 nights are listed below.
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4 Nov
3.3h above 20°
03:00–06:20
Highest sampled altitude 39° at 06:00
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5 Nov
3.3h above 20°
03:00–06:20
Highest sampled altitude 39° at 06:00
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6 Nov
3.3h above 20°
03:00–06:20
Highest sampled altitude 39° at 06:00
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7 Nov
3.3h above 20°
03:00–06:20
Highest sampled altitude 39° at 06:00
Longest sampled window
2 Dec
6.0h above 20°
01:20–07:20
Highest sampled altitude 42° at 06:00
All 30 nights · times in America/Anchorage
- 3 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 4 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 5 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 6 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 7 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 8 Nov: 03:00–06:20 · 3.3h
- 9 Nov: 02:40–06:20 · 3.7h
- 10 Nov: 02:40–06:40 · 4.0h
- 11 Nov: 02:40–06:40 · 4.0h
- 12 Nov: 02:40–06:40 · 4.0h
- 13 Nov: 02:40–06:40 · 4.0h
- 14 Nov: 02:40–06:40 · 4.0h
- 15 Nov: 02:20–06:40 · 4.3h
- 16 Nov: 02:20–06:40 · 4.3h
- 17 Nov: 02:20–06:40 · 4.3h
- 18 Nov: 02:20–06:40 · 4.3h
- 19 Nov: 02:20–06:40 · 4.3h
- 20 Nov: 02:20–07:00 · 4.7h
- 21 Nov: 02:00–07:00 · 5.0h
- 22 Nov: 02:00–07:00 · 5.0h
- 23 Nov: 02:00–07:00 · 5.0h
- 24 Nov: 02:00–07:00 · 5.0h
- 25 Nov: 02:00–07:00 · 5.0h
- 26 Nov: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 27 Nov: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 28 Nov: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 29 Nov: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 30 Nov: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 1 Dec: 01:40–07:00 · 5.3h
- 2 Dec: 01:20–07:20 · 6.0h
Computed with Astronomy Engine at roughly 20-minute intervals. No claim of opposition, weather probability or measured seeing is implied.