People around the world will have a chance this weekend to catch what could be the year’s most stunning view of the largest planet in our solar system.Jupiter on Saturday will shine at its brightest for the year,

Jupiter will rise as the famed 'Christmas Star' this weekend as it reaches opposition, when Earth flies between the Sun and the gas giant.

The biggest planet in the solar system will be on display in the December sky as it shines brighter than it has all year. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Jupiter will reach opposition, the point in its orbit when it appears in the exact opposite part of the sky than the sun.

This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch it.

The king of planets is at its best, Iapetus reaches inferior conjunction, and the stunning Geminid meteor shower peaks in the sky this week.

Jupiter will be at its brightest all year on Saturday, Dec. 7. Break out your binoculars for a chance at spotting its four largest moons.

Jupiter will reach opposition on Saturday 7. The planet will rise in the east-northeast, and be visible throughout the entire night. According to NASA, Jupiter’s opposition occurs every 13 months, a phenomenon that makes the planet seem larger and brighter than normal.

The gas giant, Jupiter, will reach opposition on the night of Dec. 7. The gas giant will continue to shine bright for the remainder of the month. Catch our solar system's largest planet at its best!