Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. There are a few options for ...

Planetary scientists have recently drawn a connection between the birth of Jupiter and the formation zone of Earth, suggesting a shared origin in the early solar system. This revelation not only ...

Jupiter and Saturn may be similar in size and made of the same gases, but the weather at their poles tells a different story.

What processes are responsible for shaping Jupiter and Saturn’s polar weather? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to address as a team ...

You will have three nights starting this Friday to see Jupiter, Saturn and the moon lined up side-by-side in the night sky. With Venus currently on the other side of the sun, Jupiter will be the ...

Jupiter and Saturn host strikingly different polar storms, despite being similar giant planets, and scientists have long wondered why. New simulations suggest the answer may lie deep below the clouds.

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our solar system contains three types of planets. Between the four ...