Using the Webb telescope, scientists discovered an unexpectedly cold, dense region within Io’s auroral footprint in Jupiter’s northern lights.

Jupiter will make its closest path to the Earth and will shine its brightest on Dec. 7. This aerial display occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. There are a few options for ...

Every night is a good night to look through a telescope (provided it’s not cloudy), but if you’re looking for an excuse, Jupiter is lining itself up for some candid closeups. At its farthest point, ...

Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, produces auroras like Earth’s. New data from Juno reveals surprising details about its magnetic field.

Jupiter is about to dominate the night sky, lining up with Earth and the Sun in a way that makes the giant planet appear bigger and brighter than at any other time this year. Around January 10, ...