Jupiter has long been a source of fascination for astronomers, and now, the giant planet is raising more questions than ever.

which excites the gas and causes it to glow," according to NASA. Because of how sensitive the Webb telescope is, astronomers are able to study the planet's aurora "to better understand Jupiter’s ...

Jupiter's auroras ... vehicle took the opportunity March 1 to capture some infrared images of the Red Planet, which NASA shared on May 12. NASA says the data will help mission scientists determine ...

Stunning new images of Jupiter show its vast swirling clouds in jaw-dropping detail. NASA’s Juno spacecraft completed its 72nd close flyby of the planet on May 7, coming within thousands of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Webb has captured a frigid exoplanet in a wildly tilted orbit, revealing a system shaped by past planetary violence and ...

If you looked at the churning clouds near Jupiter’s pole, they appear like ocean currents on Earth — as if you’re looking at ...

A team of international astronomers has uncovered what may be a gas giant planet forming around a distant young star. Using ...