Overview

• NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured new images of Jupiter, highlighting its dynamic weather patterns, including the Great Red Spot and Red Spot Jr.
• The images, taken as part of the annual Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy program, also showcased Io's volcanic activity.
• Jupiter's Great Red Spot is observed to be shrinking at an alarming rate, raising questions about its future.
• The gas giant's atmosphere is characterized by cyclones, anticyclones, and wind shear, with speeds approaching 350 miles per hour.
• Hubble's observations contribute to our understanding of Jupiter's complex weather systems and the ongoing changes within its atmosphere.