NASA's Juno Spots "Dancing' Sprites, Elves" in Jupiter's Atmosphere

SPACE 10.28.2020 11:00 AM

For the first time, NASA's Juno spotted "elves and sprites" in Jupiter's upper atmosphere that are not lightning.

New Radio Images Show Direct Effect of Volcanic Activity on Io's Atmosphere

10.22.2020 06:00 AM

A new set of radio images taken by the Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array (ALMA) has captured the direct impact of volcanic activity on Io's atmosphere.

Hubble Captures "Rainbow" Images of Jupiter

09.18.2020 09:20 AM

The Hubble Space Telescope capture new images of Jupiter revealing rainbow-like patterns and colors never seen before. Europa is also seen on the left side of the gas giant, a candidate of a habitable world.

The Perseid Meteor Shower's Peak Is Just Days Away!

08.08.2020 06:30 AM

Although the Northern hemisphere will get the best view of the Perseids, the Southern hemisphere can still enjoy the show a few hours later. Here are a few things to keep in mind when getting ready for this year's celestial show.

9 Must-See Stargazing Events in August, No Telescope Required!

08.01.2020 08:30 AM

From multiple planet sightings, a galaxy containing one trillion stars, and a meteor shower, the August night sky is fully booked for events the whole month. Would it be a coincidence that the month will end the same way it will begin?

Five Planets Will Be Visible This Sunday Along with a Crescent Moon: How To See Them Without a Telescope

07.16.2020 00:43 AM

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are set to put on a show in the night sky this week; telescopes are not required.

NASA Finds New Evidence of Habitability on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

06.25.2020 03:28 AM

Europa is one of the many moons that show signs of life, particularly subsurface oceans. NASA continues to prepare for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission in 2024.

Scientists Discover Hot Jupiters That Rain Titanium, and That's Not the Best Part of the Research Yet!

06.09.2020 20:40 PM

In a new study, astronomers study the atmosphere of Hot Jupiters, exoplanets which may enable them to understand our own Jupiter in the future.

The Truth Behind the Smiley Face Venus, Jupiter and the Moon Will Form on May 16

05.13.2020 05:28 AM

Will Venus, Jupiter, and the moon really form a smiley on May 16? Many debunked this claim, find out why.

Astronomers Capture Stunning New Image of Jupiter Revealing 'Jack-O-Lantern' Appearance

05.09.2020 07:17 AM

Three years' worth of 'lucky images' taken from the Gemini North telescope on Hawaii's dormant volcano Mauna Kea formed this mosaic, together with data and photos from Juno and Hubble to produce one of the highest resolution images of Jupiter ever taken from Earth.

NASA's Juno Space Probe Captures New Breathtaking Images of Jupiter That Looks Like A Stunning Piece of Art

04.20.2020 22:55 PM

The spectacular images were captured in Jupiter's northern mid-latitude region by NASA's Juno space probe.

Juno Spacecraft Discovers the Hexagon-Shaped Storm on Jupiter's South Pole

12.18.2019 08:53 AM

The Juno spacecraft was able to discover the giant storm during its death-dodging flyby last November 3 and it was observed that the Texas-sized storm is made up of six other cyclones.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Here to Stay

11.29.2019 18:27 PM

Most of the alarm about the seemingly falling apart of Jupiter's Great Red Spot came from amateur astronomers who were able to observe rose-colored clouds breaking away from the 15,000-mile-wide storm.

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Can Be Experienced All Throughout the Week

11.26.2019 08:15 AM

The pair will be visible 30 minutes after the sunset at 19 degrees just above the horizon. Observers of the night sky were able to experience a spectacular sight with the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

Jupiter’s Color Belts Changing Due To Great Ammonia Storms

09.06.2019 08:47 AM

Jupiter is known not only for its size but also for the brown and white color bands that makes it beautifully distinct, but all of that could be changing.

Jupiter's New Moons Finally Named

08.29.2019 08:34 AM

New discoveries in space are always named after an important person or event, and the newly discovered moons in Jupiter are no different.

Jupiter will Appear Bigger and Brighter this June 10

06.11.2019 08:26 AM

Jupiter will be reflecting a large amount of light as it aligns with the Sun and the Earth during its opposition.

Jupiter Closer To Earth, See It Without Telescope

06.10.2019 09:52 AM

Scientist have announced that Jupiter will soon be more closer to Earth than it has ever been. You can see its moons even without a high grade telescope.

Jupiter Will Be Visible this Month, Use Binoculars for a More Fantastic View

06.07.2019 08:57 AM

Space lovers will be able to see the giant planet most clearly on June 10 when it reaches opposition.

Amateur Astronomer Discovers Jupiter's Great Red Spot Dying

06.03.2019 11:27 AM

Filipino astronomer discovers parts of Jupiter's Great Red Spot Aside from being the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter is also known because of its "Great Red Spot" which is the largest and longest lasting storm on the planet.

Hidden Winds on Jupiter May Be Messing with Its Enormous Magnetic Field

05.24.2019 10:45 AM

Jupiter's magnetic field has changed since the 1970s, and physicists have proved it. The Earth's magnetic field changes all the time, and it is the only planetary field in which we have consistent measurements.