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 ...

Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.

Four tiny specks of light close by the giant planet are the biggest of the Jupiter’s 95 moons. If we weren’t dazzled by Jupiter’s own glare, these moons are bright enough to be seen by the ...

The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Sunday (Dec. 15). It will ascend higher into the night ...

Io's volcanic activity explained without magma ocean evidence Tidal heating powers volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon ...

NASA's Juno spacecraft observed hot lava spots and fresh lava flows on Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanic world in our ...

December's full moon also coincides with the peak of the Geminid meteor shower, which should be most active on the night of Dec. 13.

This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch ...

December offers a celestial treat with Venus shining as the "Evening Star" and Jupiter at its brightest during opposition.

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.