On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the ...

On Jan. 10, 2026, Jupiter reaches opposition, the moment when Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun. It puts ...

Earth is right in between Jupiter and the Sun right now. That makes the gas giant appear brighter. Here's how to watch.

Jupiter harbors more oxygen than the sun, a new study finds, giving astronomers a crucial clue about how our solar system's ...

Jupiter steals the spotlight in January as it reaches its brightest and biggest appearance of the year. The month also ...

The gas giant will shine at its peak brilliance on Jan. 10, offering spectacular viewing opportunities all month long.

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...