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Mysterious 'hot Jupiter' planets can form quickly or slowly, Gaia spacecraft reveals
By Andrew Jones published
The Gaia spacecraft is helping to fill the gaps in our understanding of "hot Jupiters," mysterious, massive planets that orbit very close to their stars.
Jupiter scientists need your help hunting for storms in stunning photos
By Elizabeth Howell published
Humongous storms on Jupiter are the focus of a new citizen science project hosted on Zooniverse.
Scientists find remains of cannibalized baby planets in Jupiter's cloud-covered belly
By Harry Baker published
Jupiter's innards are full of the remains of baby planets that the gas giant gobbled up as it expanded to become the behemoth we see today, scientists have found.
Jupiter's icy moon Europa will block out a star for lucky skywatchers
By Tom Kerss published
Jupiter's moon Europa is set to obscure a star while being shadowed by its own host planet.
See Mars and Jupiter shine super-close in the predawn sky this Memorial Day weekend
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
See Mars and Jupiter appear to practically high-five each other in the early-morning sky this Memorial Day weekend.
Amalthea: Jupiter’s unusual inner moon
By Stefanie Waldek last updated
Reference Learn about Jupiter’s weird inner moon Amalthea. It was not only the fifth Jovian satellite to be discovered, but it is also the fifth-largest.
Curious Kids: Will the big storm on Jupiter ever go away?
By Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer published
The Great Red Spot is like the grandfather of Jupiter's storms. It has been roaming for many, many years — but recently we’ve seen it get smaller.
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