A Jupiter-like planet has been found orbiting a young sun-like star in a solar system far away in what is a potentially ...

New measurements have revealed that Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — is actually smaller and more flattened ...

The findings came from the spacecraft Juno. The researchers say this will create a better understanding of Jupiter and the ...

Jupiter and Venus lead the Sun into the early-morning sky, rising around 1:30 A.M. and 4:15 A.M. local daylight time, respectively. Jupiter stands some 7.5° to the right of the bright star Pollux in ...

Research offers new insights into protecting Earth from harmful solar radiation. A team at the Twin Cities has identified and studied a previously unknown type of plasma wave within Jupiter’s aurora.

A massive, fast-orbiting planet is inching closer to its star, and scientists now have direct evidence of its impending demise. It could disintegrate, burn up, or be stripped bare, offering rare clues ...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) JUICE spacecraft launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana in April 2023. The ...

The predawn hours of Aug. 8 present a perfect opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons line up next to the "King of the Planets" as it voyages through the stars of the constellation Gemini.

From meteor showers to visible nebulas, August is primed to be an action-packed month for stargazers in the United States. And one of the highlights of the month? The impending meet-up of Jupiter and ...

The NASA spacecraft tasked with uncovering the secrets of Jupiter, king of the planets, is running out of time. The Juno probe has already survived far longer than anticipated—its path around the ...

After its arrival in 2031, JUICE will conduct a tour of Jupiter and 35 flybys of its various moons through 2034. From there, it will orbit around Ganymede for a year, concluding its initial mission in ...