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August 16, 2019

Jupiter collided with still-forming planet 4.5B years ago: 'One-in-a-trillion probability'

The largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, may have had a massive collision with a "still-forming planet" approximately 4.5 billion years ago, according to a new study.

July 17, 2019

Mysterious alternating currents found on Jupiter

Researchers have found mysterious, unexpected alternating currents going through Jupiter's atmosphere, very similar to what is seen on Earth.

June 13, 2019

Ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa has table salt, just like Earth's seas

The huge ocean sloshing beneath the ice shell of the Jupiter moon Europa may be intriguingly similar to the seas of Earth, a new study suggests.

June 6, 2019

Jupiter's moons will be visible from Earth this month: Here's what you need to know

The largest planet in the solar system will be on full display in June – and stargazers won’t need a high-powered telescope to get a good view, NASA said last week.

May 22, 2019

Hidden winds on Jupiter may be messing with its enormous magnetic field

Jupiter's magnetic field has changed since the 1970s, and physicists have proved it.

April 9, 2019

Jupiter's poles shown heating up in incredible NASA images

NASA's JPL has released images of the gas giant showing the impact that solar winds are having on the planet's poles, which are causing a hotter atmosphere than previously thought.