Thick, swirling clouds cover Jupiter from pole to pole. They hold water like Earth’s clouds, but at far greater density.

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

Since this past September, Saturn’s been the best planet to enjoy through even a small telescope, even though its ring system ...

New research using detailed atmospheric models shows Jupiter contains excess oxygen, helping explain its origins and deep atmospheric dynamics ...

Unlike earlier studies, which often examined chemistry and atmospheric motion separately, the new simulations combined both.

Scientists have used sophisticated computer simulations to explore the atmosphere of Jupiter. The research has revealed some ...

The abundance of oxygen inside Jupiter is a major, unsolved problem. For decades, researchers have argued about this value, ...

The giant planet Jupiter is back in our evening sky this week. Fresh from its opposition with the sun on Jan. 10, it now lies as close to the Earth as it ...

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, January 9Cygnus may be sinking toward the horizon a few hours ...

January’s early darkness and clearer skies make it an ideal time to explore the night sky when temperatures ease, says Tim ...