Jupiter red spot

The most powerful storm in the solar system, located on Jupiter, is at its smallest diameter yet — for reasons unknown.

For more than 150 years, when humans have looked at Jupiter, they’ve seen a raging vortex larger than the Earth itself swirling with layers of wind and gas.

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Agena AstroProducts Observing Guide: The Planet Jupiter Author: Brian Ventrudo Published: May 12, 2017Add a Comment Discuss this article in the forums 1. Overvi

Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) is a massive storm observed since the 1600s, known for its counter-clockwise rotation and wind speeds exceeding 400 km/h.