Jupiter’s poles have long been a focus of intrigue for planetary scientists. Recent studies have uncovered massive dark ultraviolet (UV) ovals at the gas giant’s north and south poles.

New Delhi: So, what causes the sudden Earth-sized oval spots that are visible at Jupiter’s poles? Scientists now have the answer: tornadoes caused by the magnetic field in the largest planet in ...

Magnetic Tornado Is Stirring Up the Haze at Jupiter's Poles Nov. 26, 2024 — Dark ovals in Jupiter's polar haze, visible only at UV wavelengths, were first noticed 25 years ago, then ignored.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Io is the most volcanic world in the solar system, with around 400 volcanoes. Its extreme ...

JUPITER — A Jupiter landmark built more than 40 years ago — when the town was about 50,000 residents smaller and much of Indiantown Road had only two lanes — is getting a makeover.

Io is Jupiter's third-largest moon, spanning roughly 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) across, which makes it slightly bigger than Earth's moon. It orbits Jupiter at a distance of around 262,000 ...

But it won't be a star that will be keeping the moon company on this early winter's evening, but the largest planet in the solar system: Jupiter. At mid-twilight, roughly 45 minutes after sundown ...