From the August 2011 issue

Glorious Jupiter reigns all night

October 2011: In addition to the usual crop of planetary delights, the sky offers two meteor showers, a pair of bright asteroids, and possibly a trio of eye-catching comets.
By and | Published: August 29, 2011 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Jupiter
Jupiter’s colorful atmosphere proves visually stunning through a telescope of any size. NASA/ESA/H. Hammel (SSI)/Jupiter Impact Team

In addition to the usual crop of planetary delights, the sky offers two meteor showers, a pair of bright asteroids, and possibly a trio of eye-catching comets.