Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, continues to captivate astronomers with its powerful storms, diverse moons, and turbulent atmosphere. Among its many mysteries is the Great Red Spot, a colossal storm that’s been swirling for nearly 200 years. Now, recent observations have revealed unexpected changes in the storm’s behavior, raising new questions about Jupiter's dynamic atmosphere. These surprising findings suggest the Great Red Spot is far less stable than it once seemed, according to astronomers.
Click through the following gallery for a visually thrilling voyage around Jupiter and its moons, and peer below the dense cover of clouds for a peek at the planet's atmospheric dynamics.