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Browsing: Jupiter
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.
Comet Comes in from the Cold and Finds an Off-Ramp on Its Sunward Journey Long…
Juno spotted a meteoroid explosion on Jupiter, helping scientists better understand the planet’s impact rates…
The spacecraft, which has been gathering data on the gas giant since July 2016, will…
NASA Extends Two Key Planetary Missions As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the…
Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat. What has become known popularly as the “Christmas…
The spacecraft has been collecting data on the gas giant’s interior since July 2016. Some…
Why do colorful cloud bands encircle Jupiter? Jupiter’s top atmospheric layer is divided into light…
Just after sunset on the evening of December 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will appear…
Scientists have theorized on the origin of the water plumes possibly erupting from Jupiter’s moon…
A new model shows how brine on Jupiter’s moon Europa can migrate within the icy…
New lab experiments re-create the environment of Europa and find that the icy moon shines,…
Where were Jupiter and Saturn born? New work led by Carnegie’s Matt Clement reveals the…
An instrument on the spacecraft may have detected transient luminous events — bright flashes of…
New radio images from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) show for the first time the…
Cyclones at the north pole of Jupiter appear as swirls of striking colors in this…
At the south pole of Jupiter lurks a striking sight—even for a gas giant planet…
Turbulent Storms Rage Across The Giant Planet More massive than all the other planets combined,…