Close-up of the Great Red Spot imaged by the Juno spacecraft in true colour. Due to the way Juno takes photographs, the stitched image has extreme barrel distortion.

A Storm Bigger Than Earth

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is larger than Earth and has been recorded since 1831, possibly even since 1665. It is one of the most famous storms in the Solar System for a reason.

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

A stunning close-up of Jupiter showcasing its colorful, swirling clouds and iconic Great Red Spot.

It Does Not Behave Like a Normal Storm

This giant anticyclonic storm spins counterclockwise and takes about six days to complete one full turn. Its top rises roughly 8 kilometres above the surrounding cloud tops.

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

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