Articles for tag: Astronomy, Great Red Spot, Jupiter, planetary storms, Space Science

The Storm That Lasted 300 Years - Jupiter's Great Red Spot Explained

The Storm That Lasted 300 Years – Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Explained

Jan Otte

Picture this: a hurricane that’s been raging for longer than your country has existed. This Great Red Spot is still present in Jupiter’s atmosphere, more than 300 years later. While our most powerful storms on Earth barely last a few weeks, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been churning relentlessly, captivating astronomers and curious minds alike. ...

The Storm That Lasted 300 Years - On Jupiter

The Storm That Lasted 300 Years – On Jupiter

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture yourself staring up at the night sky, spotting Jupiter glowing like a bright jewel among the stars. Yet hidden beneath that serene twinkle lies one of the most violent and persistent storms in our solar system. While hurricanes on Earth barely last a week, Jupiter hosts a tempest that has been raging for centuries. ...