MUSCAT: Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, will make its closest approach to Earth since 1963 – almost six decades ago, on Monday from 6pm to Tuesday 6am. A good pair of binoculars should be enough to catch some details.

According to the Oman Astronomical Society, it will be visible as a large bright star from 6 pm.

“Today, Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth in 59 years, as it will be 367 million miles away from Earth, which is almost the same distance it was in 1963 and its farthest point from Earth will be about 600 million miles away. It can be seen today as a large bright star from 6 pm to 6 am,” the Society tweeted on Sunday evening.

At its farthest point, the planet is approximately 600 million miles away from Earth.

“The stargazers can expect excellent views of Jupiter the entire night on Monday. A good pair of binoculars should be enough to catch some details; you’ll need a large telescope to see the Great Red Spot,” tweeted American space agency NASA.