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Jupiter: Anatomy of a Gas Giant
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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Big as this gas giant is though, next to the sun, it's still small.
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
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Jupiter's beard, or red valerian, has fragrant scarlet to red flowers in dense clusters. Learn about this easy-to-care-for perennial at HowStuffWorks.
If You Think Jupiter Orbits the Sun, You're Mistaken
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Technically Jupiter does not orbit the sun's center. Learn more about Jupiter orbiting the sun in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Hubble Captures New Images of Jupiter's Northern Lights
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Hubble captures new images of Jupiter's aurora. Learn more about these aurora images in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Great Red Spot May Expose Jupiter's Watery Secret
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Finding a reservoir of water on Jupiter is one of the most pressing issues in planetary science. Learn more about water on Jupiter at HowStuffWorks.
How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have? We're Losing Count
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Scientists are continually discovering more moons orbiting the outer planets, particularly Saturn and Jupiter. Just how many moons does Jupiter have?
Don't Miss Jupiter Shine Its Brightest in Almost 60 Years
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Jupiter will pass closest to Earth at the same time it's at opposition. That means it will be the brightest it's been in the sky in decades.
Exploring the Outer Planets of the Solar System
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Explore the mysteries of the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Dive deep into their atmospheres, moons, and unique phenomena.
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.
Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?