The phenomenon prompted several theories as to what could have caused it, some people suggesting it could have been created by other celestial bodies, such as Jupiter. Initial reports indicated that ...
New measurements from NASA's Juno probe have seemingly put to bed the possibility of a magma ocean beneath the surface of Io.
Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.
The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Sunday (Dec. 15). It will ascend higher into the night ...
Take a captivating journey with an animated tour of Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io, crafted from NASA’s Juno mission data. This stunning visualization reveals Io’s dramatic volcanic plumes, glowing ...
Io does not have a shallow global magma ocean beneath its surface, counter to previous claims, suggests a paper published in ...
Imagine that you're a robotic lander designed to study Jupiter's moon Europa, which hosts a deep water ocean far beneath its icy surface. You've braved the radiation belts of the giant planet ...
Jupiter will be at its brightest and most visible in the night sky on Saturday. It will be almost as bright as Venus, and ...
Known for its Great Red Spot, Jupiter also boasts four bright, fast-moving moons: giant Ganymede, cratered Callisto, volcanic Io, and icy Europa. And there’s no better time to brave the cold and ...
With these aids, you may even be able to see some of Jupiter’s larger moons as well. One key tip for observing objects like Jupiter is to ensure that your equipment is very stable, as even small ...
Jupiter will be visible all night long—no telescope required. However, stargazers with a telescope or binoculars can also spot its four largest moons. One of the best meteor showers of 2024 is ...