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Jupiter Dethrones Saturn and Becomes the Planet That Has the Most Moons in the Solar System

The moons of the solar system are like a dysfunctional family of celestial bodies, each with its own quirks and personalities. Let’s take a tour, shall we? First up, we have our favorite overachiever, our very own Moon. It’s always…

February 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The JUICE Spacecraft is Ready to Launch Toward Jupiter’s Moons

The moons of Jupiter are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get. Each one is unique and interesting in its own way, and studying them is like going on a cosmic treasure hunt. First, there’s…

January 21, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Jupiter’s Imposing Asteroid Swarms Were Unexplainable by Science, but Not Anymore

Jupiter is a gas giant and the largest planet in our solar system. It is known for its distinctive red spot, which is a gigantic storm larger than the size of Earth. Jupiter also has a very strong magnetic field…

January 18, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Will Focus on the Volcanic Moon Io Using Infrared Imaging

Although Jupiter’s moon Io can serve as a valuable subject for scientific exploration, it certainly cannot represent the destination for your next vacation. That’s because, well, let’s just say that the weather is bad! Jokes aside, for now! The Io…

December 15, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Take Their Closest Look At Jupiter’s Moon Europa in Decades

Europa is one of the 80 confirmed moons that orbit Jupiter, and it also represents a major point of interest for astronomers. That’s because the surface of the moon mostly consists of water ice, and there are even high chances…

September 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Jupiter Will Be At Its Closest Distance From Earth Since 1963 – How to Spot It in the Night Sky

Jupiter will soon be predominant in the night sky, which means that you should definitely prepare your binoculars or a telescope if you’re a stargazer! Regardless of the position you choose, if you turn turtle or not, or even if…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Cyclones on Jupiter Resembling Polygons Have Astronomers Looking for Answers

Before and if humanity will ever get to understand how the Universe works at a deeper level, studying our own Solar System as much as possible is a ‘must.’ Jupiter continues to remain in the astronomers’ interest, and for good…

September 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Earth Might Become Even More Habitable Through a Change in the Orbit of Jupiter

One of the fascinating aspects of our Solar System is that many of its planets have contributed to making life possible on Earth. In other words, they contributed to our planet becoming a more habitable place. But we all have…

September 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Mesmerizing Photo of Jupiter and Its Huge Auroras

NASA doesn’t seem willing to take a break too soon when it comes to showing us the amazing powers of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Launched into space only less than a year ago, Webb once again amazes the…

August 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Here’s a Possible Explanation for Why Jupiter Doesn’t Have Saturn-Like Rings

We all have a pretty good idea of how big our planet is. But compared to Jupiter, the biggest planet in our Solar System, it’s very small. The gas giant is so big that over 1,000 planets the size of…

August 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0