How Bright Is Jupiter?

The current visual magnitude of Jupiter is -2.67. Given its brightness, Jupiter should be visible to the naked eye, easyly even from highly light polluted areas.

Is Jupiter the brightest planet?

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and by far the largest within the solar system. Jupiter is usually the fourth brightest object in the sky (after the Sun, the Moon and Venus); however at times Mars appears brighter than Jupiter.

What is the brightest planet?

Venus can often be seen within a few hours after sunset or before sunrise as the brightest object in the sky (other than the moon). It looks like a very bright star. Venus is the brightest planet in the Solar System.