This is how to see Jupiter and its moons without a telescope tonight

Tonight (Mon 10 Jun) is the best day of the year to see the biggest planet in the solar system and its moons.

Jupiter and four of its moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto - will all be clearly visible through binoculars.

Those lucky enough to spot the gas giant may also be able to spot the banded clouds that surround the planet.

Why is it such a good time?

Jupiter and its moons will be particularly visible on Monday 10 June due to the fact it will be directly opposite the sun, with ‘opposition’ meaning the planet, Earth and the sun will be aligned.

This means the planet will appear brighter in the sky and, as Jupiter will be near its closest distance to Earth this year, it will also appear slightly bigger.