On the night of May 19, 2025, Jupiter is located in the constellation Taurus. From Greenwich, UK, it can be seen in the South-East direction at an altitude of about 52.65 degrees above the horizon, making it clearly visible to the naked eye due to its brightness (magnitude around -1.94)
. If you are in a location like near Washington, D.C. (latitude ~39°N, longitude ~-77°W), Jupiter will be positioned at an elevation of about 58 degrees and an azimuth (compass direction) of approximately 110° (East-South- East)
. Jupiter is visible shortly after sunset and remains well above the horizon for much of the evening, so it should be easy to spot in the southeastern to southern sky during the early night hours
. In summary:
- Constellation: Taurus
- Direction: East-South-East to South-East
- Altitude: ~50-58 degrees above horizon (depending on your location)
- Visibility: Bright and visible to the naked eye after sunset and through much of the night