2023-2024 Hubble observations reveal Jupiter's Great Red Spot's unstable size and motion.

A recent study using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals that Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) is less stable than previously thought. Observations from December 2023 to March 2024 show the storm oscillating in size and motion, akin to a gelatin bowl. This unexpected behavior may enhance understanding of massive storms in our solar system and inform meteorological studies of exoplanets. Researchers anticipate the GRS will eventually stabilize in size.

October 09, 2024
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