Because it’s bigger, Jupiter ought to have larger, more spectacular rings than Saturn has. But new UC Riverside research shows Jupiter’s massive moons prevent that vision from lighting up the night ...

Jupiter, the fifth planet in our solar system and by far most massive, is a treasure trove of scientific discovery. Last year a pair of studies found that the planet’s iconic Great Red Spot is 40 ...

Just recently on the blog I posted a series of images of Jupiter taken by JWST, some of which showed Jupiter’s faint ring. I don’t think a lot of people know that all four giant planets in our solar ...

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a ...

If all the objects are recognized by scientific authorities, the ringed giant world will have 145 moons in its orbit. Saturn and several of its moons, including Tethys, Dione and Rhea while Mimas ...

With the recent discovery of 12 new moons around Jupiter, the gas giant now reigns supreme as the planet with the most moons in our solar system. Already known as the biggest planet in our solar ...