Io is Jupiter’s third-largest moon. As the moon is subjected to tremendous gravitational forces, its surface bulges up and down by, and is the most volcanically active body in our solar system.
Juno also snapped pictures of Jupiter's potato-shaped inner moon, named Amalthea. With a radius of only 52 miles (84 ...
On Oct. 14, 2024, NASA launched a robotic spacecraft named Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moons. Clipper will reach the ...
Surface features of Uranus' icy moon Miranda point to the existence of a once deep ocean, one that still may exist today.
How many moons does Jupiter have? Scientists have discovered dozens of them, but the answer may be more complicated than it seems.
Recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggests that a planet orbiting a small, red star 35 light years away ...
NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back new, eye-catching images of Jupiter, capturing intricate views of the planet's turbulent ...
NASA regularly releases breathtaking images of Jupiter and its moons, highlighting diverse celestial features. Jupiter has 95 moons officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, many ...
If you have a telescope or even a pair of powerful binoculars, you may be able to see some or all of Jupiter's four brightest ...
Jupiter and the moon will become visible shortly after nightfall, but the entire show won't be observable until after 10 p.m. local time, once Mars rises above the horizon.
In November 2024, a supermoon will illuminate the sky, coinciding with various global festivals such as Kartik Purnima, Loy Krathong, and others, enhancing their celebrations. This period also offers ...