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Very Long Baseline Interferometry is capable of measuring the gravitationaldelay caused by the Sun and planet gravitational fields. The post-Newtonianparameter $\gamma$ is now estimated with accuracy of $\sigma_{\gamma}=2\cdot10^{-4}$ using a global set of VLBI data from 1979 to present (Lambert,Gontier, 2009), and $\sigma_{\gamma}=2\cdot10^{-5}$ by the Cassini spacecraft(Bertotti et. al, 2003). Unfortunately, VLBI observations in S- and X-bandsvery close to the Solar limb (less than 2-3 degrees) are not possible due tothe strong turbulence in the Solar corona. Instead, the close approach of bigplanets to the line of sight of the reference quasars could be also used fortesting of the general relativity theory with VLBI. Jupiter is the mostappropriate among the big planets due to its large mass and relatively fastapparent motion across the celestial sphere. Six close approaches of Jupiterwith quasars in 2014-2016 were found using the DE405/LE405 ephemerides,including one occultation in 2016. We have formed tables of visibility for allsix events for VLBI radio telescopes participating in regular IVS programs.Expected magnitudes of the relativistic effects to be measured during theseevents are discussed in this paper.

Plan for VLBI observations of close approaches of Jupiter to compact extragalactic radio sources in 2014-2016