Visible aurorae have been observed on Jupiter’s four largest moons, showcasing unique atmospheric compositions like…
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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and a gas giant known for its swirling storms, powerful magnetic field, and iconic Great Red Spot. Composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, Jupiter lacks a solid surface but hosts a complex system of rings and dozens of moons, including Europa, which is a key target in the search for extraterrestrial life. Scientific missions like NASA’s Juno and upcoming explorations such as the European Space Agency’s JUICE are uncovering new insights into Jupiter’s structure, atmosphere, and role in shaping the solar system. This page highlights the most recent discoveries and research related to this massive and mysterious planet.
ESA’s Juice mission will investigate Jupiter and its oceanic moons, tackling extreme conditions to uncover…
A rapidly migrating Jupiter mechanism offers crucial new insights into the early evolution of the…
Based partly on data from generations of NASA missions, including NASA’s Voyager and Cassini, a…
After revealing a trove of details about the Jovian moons Ganymede and Europa, the mission…
Planets are surrounded by rings because they are made up of particles that orbit the…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft saw Ganymede cast a large, dark spot on Jupiter during its 40th close…
Science enthusiasts have processed the new JunoCam images of Jupiter’s icy moon, with results that…
As the Juno spacecraft makes a close approach of the moon Europa, it is expected…
When Jupiter reaches opposition on Monday, September 26, stargazers can expect incredible views of Jupiter…
Juno’s flyby of Jupiter captured striking vortices, and NASA’s citizen science project invites volunteers to…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft observed the complex colors and structure of Jupiter’s clouds on July 5,…
New Webb images of Jupiter showcase auroras, rings, and storms, with help from citizen scientist…
The James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed infrared images of Jupiter, including its Great Red…
Jovian Vortex Hunter, a new NASA citizen science project, seeks your help spotting vortices –…
New research finds that Jupiter’s gaseous envelope doesn’t have a homogeneous distribution and its metallicity…
Most stargazers will have a prime viewing opportunity to observe the planets Jupiter and Mars…
Jupiter’s already vibrant colors become even more spectacular in this striking artistic interpretation of an…